MANILA, Philippines — The Senate will convene for the opening of the 19th Congress on Monday. Senate President Pro Tempore Juan Miguel Zubiri is expected to lead the opening of the First Regular Session and the election of officers at the Senate Plenary Hall. The 24 senators are then expected to elect their officers for the new Congress, including the Senate President, Senate President Pro-Tempore, Majority Leader, Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms. The losing candidate for Senate President is traditionally elected as the Minority Leader. Zubiri will likely take the helm of the Upper Chamber as the 24th Senate President.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 23, 2022 19:58 UTC