Turmoil continues in the Philippines as the power struggle in the Senate further intensifies. The past months have seen persistent infighting among Filipino senators fuelled by multiple issues that include exposed corruption linked to dubious flood control projects that allegedly involved several government officials, as well as an upcoming impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte.
The fallout among senators is now a full-blown political crisis, with the Senate deeply divided. Constituents have grown weary of the endless bickering, with some even suggesting that democracy is dead. Protests have been taking place, although the biggest flashpoint may have come on Thursday, 11 June.
