Government Corruption

Senate presidency shift amid VP Sara impeachment and Duterte ally protection con

Alan Peter Cayetano was elected Senate president on May 11, 2026, replacing Tito Sotto amid Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings, with 13 senators voting for him including several with deep political ties to the Duterte family. The article examines the overlapping political loyalties and strategic alliances of senators who backed Cayetano, highlighting connections to former President Duterte and concerns about whether the leadership change was related to protecting Duterte allies facing ICC accusations and other legal challenges.