Senators on Monday, December 9 denied there is another attempt to unseat Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Rumors that Escudero would be replaced, supposedly by Sen. Cynthia Villar, earlier circulated as the Senate and House of Representatives gear up for the looming impeachment...
Remembering his own experience, former Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said ouster plots against the Upper Chamber’s leadership is a “normal occurrence” especially when they are about to go on a session break or recess. That is why, Zubiri said his advice to Senate...
It’s only a rumor until it becomes a reality. This, according to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, is how he dismiss reports of a rumored attempt to oust him. “If it’s a rumor it didn’t happen. If it happens then it becomes a reality. But for the meantime, it’s a...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, September 23, denied rumors he is replacing Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero as head of the Upper Chamber. Estrada said as far as he is concerned, he is comfortable with the present Senate leadership. ...
Newly-installed Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, May 21, admitted that he was the one who initiated the move to replace Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. Earlier, Zubiri said he got wind of moves to replace him Wednesday of last week. In an interview before the...
In a sudden move, Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stepped down as Senate President, as Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero takes over the helm of the Upper Chamber’s leadership. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero takes his oath as the new Senate President, Monday, May 20, 2024. In his acceptance speech,...
