Senate fails to convene after Cayetano bloc skips session
The Philippine Senate failed to convene on June 1 after the majority bloc, led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, boycotted the session. The boycott occurred shortly after Senator Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to authorities regarding a plunder case.
Why it matters
The disruption of legislative proceedings highlights significant political tension and potential instability within the Philippine government.
About Us | Contact Us | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Member Agreement | Copyright Notice Copyright (c) 2026. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved My Profile Sign Out Subscribe Subscribe HOME HEADLINES OPINION NATION WORLD BUSINESS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT LIFESTYLE EVENTS COUPONS OTHER SECTIONS X DUTERTE ICC TRIAL CORRUPTION SCANDAL FUEL PRICE TRACKER INFLUENCE OPERATIONS EXPLAINERS FACT CHECKS CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT VIDEOS NEWS COMMENTARIES Headlines Senate fails to convene after Cayetano bloc skips session Ian Laqui - Philstar.com June 1, 2026 | 7:15pm Empty seats fill the Senate plenary hall on June 1, 2026, after the majority bloc and presiding officers fail to show up for session. With only members of the minority bloc were in attendance, the session did not convene. The STAR / Ryan Baldemor MANILA, Philippines (Updated 8:28 p.m.) - The Senate failed to convene Monday, June 1, after the majority bloc and the chamber's presiding officers did not show up for session, moments after Sen. Jinggoy Estrada surrendered to authorities over a plunder case.
The article reports the facts of the boycott and includes statements from both the majority and minority blocs.
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