Senator Alan Peter Cayetano vows anti‑corruption drive after Senate leadership reshuffle

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano said his bloc will press ahead with nation‑building and anti‑corruption reforms despite being moved to the minority following a recent Senate leadership change. In a Facebook Live on June 18, Cayetano defended his group’s work, citing the flood‑control scandal and broader systematic corruption that he says are harming the Philippine economy. He urged the public to stay engaged and stressed that strong institutions and the rule of law are essential for recovery.

Cayetano also claimed that the majority bloc’s move to oust him as Senate president is linked to the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. He disputed the legality of the quorum that elected new Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, insisting a 13‑vote threshold was required. The senator warned that the push to remove him reflects political maneuvering surrounding the VP’s impeachment trial.