On Wednesday, June 17, Congress meets in a special session after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issues Proclamation No. 1318, which directs lawmakers to prioritize pending legislation. The special session also covers action on appointments that require confirmation by the Commission on Appointments. Multiple outlets report that the session is being closely monitored for political and procedural developments, including attendance in the Senate. The Inquirer.net report adds that the special session comes amid an ongoing dispute in the Senate over who leads the chamber. Acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano both assert claims to the Senate presidency, and observers are watching which senators attend the session, as attendance could affect the balance of power in the upper chamber. While the outlets emphasize the special-session call and the confirmation-related agenda, they also note that developments in the Senate leadership dispute remain a central focus as Congress convenes.