Teacher urges SC to uphold legality of Senate quorum

Kathleen de Villa 06/06/2026

A high school teacher on Friday urged the Supreme Court to uphold the validity of the Senate’s June 3 session, during which attending senators formed a quorum and reorganized the chamber following a two-day absence by the…

Teacher petitions SC to affirm quorum in Gatchalian-led Senate session

Kathleen de Villa 06/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A high school teacher on Friday petitioned the Supreme Court to affirm the controversial June 3 Senate session, arguing that a quorum was validly met despite having only 12 senators present for the chamber’s…

Law expert: 12-senator quorum valid under SC ruling

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 06/04/2026

MANILA, Philippines – San Beda University Graduate School of Law Dean Fr. Ranhilio Aquino on Wednesday said the 12 senators who convened and elected new Senate officers acted within the rules, citing the Supreme Court ruling in Avelino…

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