Conflicting: Cayetano orders Senate premises kept open; Gatchalian directs work-from-home setup
The Philippine Senate is currently facing conflicting directives from two lawmakers, Alan Peter Cayetano and Win Gatchalian. Gatchalian has ordered a work-from-home arrangement for Senate staff, while Cayetano insists that the Senate premises remain open and operational. This leadership dispute coincides with ongoing investigations into alleged corruption in flood control projects led by Cayetano's sister, Senator Pia Cayetano.
- ▪Win Gatchalian has directed Senate offices to shift to a work-from-home setup.
- ▪Alan Peter Cayetano insists that the Senate remains operational and has ordered staff to keep the premises open.
- ▪The conflicting orders arise amid a leadership dispute in the Senate and an investigation into corruption.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Senate of the Philippines Conflicting: Cayetano orders Senate premises kept open; Gatchalian directs work-from-home setup Jun 4, 2026 9:17 AM PHT James Patrick Cruz Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. SUMMARY This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. SENATE SESSION HALL. The empty Session Hall of the Philippine Senate in Pasay City on May 29, 2025.
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