Marcos Jr. Recognizes Gatchalian as Senate Leader in Independence Day Speech
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. publicly recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian as the Senate's leader during his Independence Day speech, the first time he has done so, reinforcing the administration's stance amid internal Senate disputes. The Palace reiterated its recognition of Gatchalian as the sole legitimate leader.
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