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Philippine Senate Installs Gatchalian as New President After Weeks of Political Turmoil

The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president following a special session in which 13 senators voted to install him, marking the conclusion of a contentious leadership dispute.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Marcos heads to Russia for historic Asean summit and Putin talks on energy, food security

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has departed for Russia to lead his country's participation in the Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan and hold bilateral discussions with President Putin on energy and food security.

By Rajesh Kumar · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Philippine Senate Installs Gatchalian as New President After Weeks of Political Turmoil

Marcos heads to Russia for historic Asean summit and Putin talks on energy, food security

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