Philippines Senate legislative impasse

The Philippines — Senate of the Philippines>>> is experiencing a severe legislative impasse, with President Bongbong Marcos>>> expressing disbelief and urging senators to resume work. The gridlock stems from a widening divide between majority and minority blocs, triggered by calls for Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano>>>'s resignation. This breakdown began when Senator Ronald dela Rosa>>>, wanted by the International — International Criminal Court>>>, reappeared to cast a decisive vote to install Alan Peter Cayetano>>> just as an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte>>> was to be received. The paralysis has stalled urgent legislative duties, including a supplemental budget to combat rising energy prices, and is causing programs to stall, investments to be delayed, and families to face rising costs, creating a sense of chaos and sending a negative signal to investors.