US EditionTito Sotto Returns as PH Senate President, Replacing Chiz Escudero - Asian Journal News
Senator Vicente Sotto III was elected Senate President with support from 15 senators following controversies around flood control corruption and political dissatisfaction with Francis Escudero.
- Senator Vicente Tito Sotto has reportedly gathered enough support to replace Senator Francis Chiz Escudero as Senate President, according to a tweet from Nimfa Ravelo of Super Radyo dzBB.
- Senator Imee Marcos stated that the Duterte bloc is unaware of the leadership change and noted that 15 senators signed in support, but they did not consult with them.
- Escudero has faced public scrutiny and recently said he would voluntarily vacate the position for a Senate presidency election.
- There have been rumors of Escudero's ouster circulating, following recent scrutiny over his connections to a top government contractor.
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Tito Sotto Returns as PH Senate President, Replacing Chiz Escudero - Asian Journal News
Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III was sworn in as Senate President, replacing Chiz Escudero in a smooth, unopposed leadership transition. MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III returned as President of the Philippine Senate on Monday, September 8, succeeding Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero in a seamless and unopposed transition of leadership during the plenary session. The Philippine Senate, the upper…
LIVESTREAM: Lawmakers elect new Senate president
MANILA, Philippines – Senators elect a new Senate president on Monday, September 8, in a leadership shakeup in the wake of controversies arising from anomalous flood control projects, which have revealed ties between unscrupulous private contractors and members of Congress. Senate Minority Leader Tito Sotto takes over from erstwhile Senate president Chiz Escudero, whose largest campaign donor, Lawrence Lubiano, is the president of Centerways Con…
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