New Senate committee chairpersons named amid shake-up

The Philippines' Senate underwent significant changes with new committee chairpersons named after a motion declared all leadership positions vacant except the presidency. With the absence of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies, the former minority bloc, now bolstered by Sen. Francis Escudero, gained control, leaving Cayetano's group with just 10 members. This reshuffle signals a shift in power dynamics and could have major implications for legislative priorities and political alliances moving forward.