Progressive farmers’ and fisherfolk groups Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) and Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), in separate statements, condemned the recent Senate leadership change and the granting of protective custody to Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. KMP denounced the removal of Senate President Tito Sotto and the installation of Senator Allan Peter Cayetano on May 11 following a 13-9-2 vote. The group described the move as a "