Gatchalian elected Senate president pro tempore

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president pro tempore, replacing Sen. Loren Legarda. He presided over the session on Wednesday, two days after no plenary session was held. Twelve senators, including Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, an ally of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, provided the quorum. READ: Senate finally convenes amid alleged Cayetano-led group’s boycott This is a developing story. /mcm... Keep on reading: Gatchalian elected Senate president pro tempore

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer