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Philippine Senate elects new leader after removing previous presiding officer
The Philippine Senate removed its previous presiding officer and elected a new leader. The changes occurred ahead of a scheduled impeachment trial for the vice president.
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The changes took place ahead of a scheduled impeachment trial involving the vice president.
Senate leadership change Senate officials said the removal and election happened during a session held this week. No specific reason for the removal was provided in the announcement. The new leader will now oversee proceedings leading into the upcoming trial.
Impeachment trial context The trial is set to examine charges against the vice president. Senate officials have not released details on the timing or scope of the proceedings. The shift in leadership comes as the chamber prepares for the trial process.
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