Cayetano exit skips Senate customary show of civility

The Senate experienced an unprecedented power struggle as Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano initiated a move to replace Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III as president, marking a significant breach in the customary decorum of the upper house. With at least 13 senators backing Cayetano's push, the situation underscored deep-seated tensions within the Senate. This incident highlights the underlying political dynamics and potential shifts in power dynamics that could have broader implications for legislative processes and governance in the country.