Special session may proceed sans minority bloc, says Gatchalian

The special session of Congress, aimed at addressing pressing legislative and appointment issues, can still move forward despite the potential absence of senators from the new minority bloc led by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, according to acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. This signals a possible standoff between the majority and minority factions, but the session's key objectives can proceed without their participation. This development underscores the ongoing tensions within Congress as it navigates critical issues and the shifting political dynamics.