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A majority group of residents from Sadova village in Moldova's Călărași district has submitted a collective petition, accusing a lack of transparency and equity in the voluntary amalgamation process and demanding a referendum.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is reportedly gaining significant backing from both minority and majority groups, including a potential coalition, in his bid for the Senate presidency. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III and Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri have expressed hopes and plans to secure Gatchalian in the top post.
Italy's Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has initiated the procedure for a pardon for jeweler Mario Roggero, who was convicted of killing robbers during a heist. This move follows a request from majority group leaders and has divided public opinion in Italy.
The Italian political party Forza Italia has requested a summit on justice with Minister Nordio and majority group leaders. Key demands include accelerating reforms on prescription periods and regulations concerning the seizure of digital devices and data.
The Philippine Senate failed to convene its regular session after the majority group and presiding officers were absent, following a minority bloc walkout last week. Minority senators waited for over an hour, but the chamber could not proceed.