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Vice President Sara Duterte has weaponized a major Edsa rally by Iglesia ni Cristo members to amplify criticism of President Marcos Jr.'s governance, citing economic hardship and alleged suppression of dissent.
Thousands of members from the powerful Iglesia Ni Cristo church paralysed Manila traffic on Tuesday, protesting graft charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a key ally of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of her Senate trial.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president, ending a leadership dispute that saw Alan Peter Cayetano step down after losing support among lawmakers.
The Philippine Senate ground to a halt after a majority member's arrest on corruption charges left both blocs with equal strength. The deadlock threatens progress on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial and stalls key legislation.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has petitioned the Senate to dismiss impeachment charges against her, claiming the accusations are politically motivated. The trial is set to begin in July.