Rep. Sandro Marcos. INQUIRER PHOTO/LYN RILLON
MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos of Ilocos Norte on Wednesday welcomed the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president, saying it would allow the Senate to move past its leadership dispute and refocus on pending work.
“On behalf of the House, we would like to congratulate Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. We look forward to working with him,” Marcos said in an ambush interview.
According to the House leader, Gatchalian’s election provides an opportunity for the Senate to move beyond weeks of internal tensions that had disrupted its work.
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He said the new Senate president’s temperament and leadership style make him well-suited to help restore stability and focus in the institution.
“I have worked with him and I know how level-headed he can be. So I think that’s exactly what this current political climate needs, especially there in the Senate, level-headedness and just the need for all of us to really get back to work,” Marcos said.
The Majority Leader noted that Congress still has several matters to act on during the special session called by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., despite the House having already approved many of the administration’s priority measures.
He said House members are awaiting the ratification of several bicameral conference committee reports, while the Commission on Appointments is expected to take up pending promotions and appointments, including those involving senior military officials.
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“We passed a number of resolutions, we are awaiting some bicam reports for ratification, and of course for the Committee on Appointments to appoint and confirm the pending matters to do with the Armed Forces of the Philippines,” he said.
Marcos said the Senate leadership impasse had delayed the confirmation of several military officials due for promotion.
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“I believe it’s the 7 or 8, the generals who were due for promotion but as a result of the leadership struggle in the Senate were not able to be confirmed, so that is what we are waiting for now,” he said.
Gatchalian formally assumed the Senate presidency after weeks-long leadership battle that had effectively stalled much of the chamber’s work. /mr
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Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 904 days agoHouse Majority Leader Sandro Marcos congratulated Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on his election as Senate president, stating that Gatchalian's leadership would help the Senate move past recent internal disputes and refocus on legislative duties. Marcos praised Gatchalian's 'level-headed' approach and expressed optimism about collaboration between the House and Senate.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral account of Sandro Marcos's comments regarding the election of Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president. There is no overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The framing appears balanced, focusing on the potential for cooperation and stability.
GMA News OnlineIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 904 days agoSherwin Gatchalian has been elected as the Senate president.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward statement without any apparent framing, word-choice, emphasis, or sourcing that indicates a particular ideological slant. It simply reports the election of Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate president.
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 882 days ago PDP-Laban recognizes Gatchalian as Senate president – PadillaPDP-Laban, led by former president Sen. Robin Padilla, officially recognizes Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as the newly elected Senate president following his election with 13 votes. Gatchalian denied claims that his actions in the Senate were motivated by self-interest, stating that his decisions align with the party's positions.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It includes direct quotes from both Padilla and Gatchalian, providing balanced perspectives on the recognition of Gatchalian's Senate presidency. There is no evident editorializing or emphasis on one side
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- statement Senator Robin Padilla's social media post
Philippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenterFactual 82Objective 854 days ago WATCH: Will special session end Senate leadership row?The Philippine Senate is set to hold a special session to address priority legislation and pending appointments, which may resolve the ongoing leadership dispute between Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian. The conflict arose after the June 3 reorganization of the upper chamber.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the situation neutrally, focusing on the upcoming special session and the leadership dispute without apparent bias toward either side. It mentions the controversy surrounding the reorganization but does not take a stance on who is at fault or favor one senator over the other.
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