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MInority now majority bloc as Escudero makes switch; Cayetano ousted as Senate president
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Escudero became the 12th senator to join the minority. In a surprise turn of events, the Senate 11-member minority bloc ousted Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano after Sen. Chiz Escudero switched to the opposition side at the start of the session on Wednesday. Escudero, who belonged to the majority bloc, suddenly appeared creating a quorum. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected as Senate President Pro Tempore and at the same time will act as acting Senate pr
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