Alan Peter Cayetano
Coverage of Alan Peter Cayetano in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Philippine Senate president allied with Duterte removed ahead of his daughter’s impeachment trial
The Philippine Senate removed Alan Peter Cayetano, an ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as Senate president ahead of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., was elected Senate president with 13 of 24 senators supporting him. The leadership change follows a political dispute between Marcos and Duterte, with the vice president accusing Marcos of her father's arrest and transfer to the International Criminal Court.
- Philippine Senate reopens after impasse but standoff among senators remain
The Philippine Senate reopened after a two-day impasse when a quorum was achieved, ending a standoff between factions led by Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and opposing senators. The dispute centers on control of the chamber amid legal issues involving two of Cayetano's allies and political tensions over legislative priorities.
- Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, has fled from the Senate where he sought refuge to evade arrest. The incident occurred after a chaotic scene involving gunshots and an argument with a government agent. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has asked the public to remain calm.