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Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial
The Philippine Senate leadership shifted as Sherwin Gatchalian, supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was elected Senate president, defeating Alan Peter Cayetano, a key Rodrigo Duterte ally. This change occurs ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
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