Villanueva ready to attend Congress special session
Senator Joel Villanueva has pledged to attend a potential special session of the Philippine Senate to address urgent national issues like disaster relief and military promotions. He emphasized the need to prioritize public service over the ongoing leadership dispute within the chamber.
Why it matters
The internal political instability in the Senate threatens to stall critical legislative functions, making the cooperation of lawmakers essential for national governance.
MANILA, Philippines - Amid the leadership dispute in the Senate, Sen. Joel Villanueva yesterday vowed to attend a special session if called by President Marcos, to address issues such as disaster relief for Mindanao and the stalled promotion of military officers.
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