Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero officially retained his post as Senate President as the 20th Congress formally opened on Monday, July 28, securing majority support from his colleagues in the Upper Chamber. Escudero was reelected by a comfortable margin during the Senate’s first plenary...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is able to get the support of the so-called “siblings bloc,” according to Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito. Ejercito disclosed this during a press conference at the Senate, as he also disclosed that the incumbent Senate chief was also able to...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that their so-called “veterans bloc” or “conscience bloc” is still open to supporting the possibility of a third force or a dark horse that may rise up to vie for the Upper Chamber 's leadership. “If there 's a dark horse that will...
A brewing alliance in the 20th Congress of the Upper Chamber, composed of veteran legislators, is on the lookout to ensure that rules and procedures are strictly followed in line with the Constitution. Initially called by Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri as the veteran bloc, Senator Vicente...
Senator Vicente Tito Sotto III expressed readiness to take on the role of Senate minority leader if he fails to clinch the Senate presidency in the 20th Congress. Handang-handa ako, in case na ako 'y hindi ihalal ng ating mga aming mga kasama. Handa naman ako mahalal as minority leader (I am...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, June 30 said she will not join the majority bloc when the Senate President is elected in the upcoming opening of the 20th Congress in July 28. “I will not join the majority again. I haven 't been part of the majority in almost nine years. And tingin ko...
Incoming Senator Erwin Tulfo revealed that both Senator-elect Vicente Tito Sotto III and Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero have reached out to him to about the Senate leadership ahead of the opening of the 20th Congress. In an interview, Tulfo shared that Sotto had first raised the...
Recalling what he learned from the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, Senator-elect and former Senate president Vicente Sotto III said senator-judges are not allowed to make motions and may only ask for clarifications during an impeachment trial. Sotto made the remark as he described the...
Senator-elect Vicente “Tito” Sotto III questioned the Senate’s decision to take up the motion to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte without the proper presentation of the Articles of Impeachment by the House prosecution panel. Sotto pointed this out following...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said he finds it better if the two strong contenders for the Senate leadership would enter into a term-sharing agreement. Ejercito said both Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former Senate president and returning senator Vicente Sotto III...
Senator-elect Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Friday said he will support fellow senator-elect Vicente "Tito" Sotto III’s bid for the Senate presidency in the 20th Congress. Lacson cited Sotto’s track record in leading the Upper Chamber, having led the Senate for four and a half years during the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said on Friday, May 23 he is confident the current leadership in the Upper Chamber will remain. Estrada made the remark in light of recent reports floating that Escudero and returning Sen. Vicente Sotto III are wooing members of the Senate in...
