Franciscans call Senate shake-up 'grave betrayal of public trust'

MANILA, Philippines — Franciscans from the Province of San Pedro Bautista expressed moral outrage over what they described as “political maneuverings” in the Senate that appeared intended to “protect vested interests and shield” Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate leadership shifted Monday, May 11, after 13 senators voted to replace Senate President Vicente Sotto III with Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano. READ: Alan Cayetano is now Senate president The change came the same day the House of Representatives was expected to vote on articles of impeachment against Duterte, who has declared her intention to seek the presidency in 2028. The House impeached […]... Keep on reading: Franciscans call Senate shake-up 'grave betrayal of public trust'

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