Escudero reaches out to Duterte bloc amid Senate leadership talks

Senate coup talk centers on Sotto

EVEN before the 20th Congress convenes, there is talk of a major reorganization in the Senate with the entry of a new set of senators and the emergence of a five-person "Duterte bloc." Reelected Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa s aid in the aftermath of the midterm elections, there are now at least five senators allied with former president Rodrigo Duterte — a group that includes himself, Sens. Robinhood Padilla and Bong Go, Imee Marcos and senator-elect R…

'Duterte bloc' still undecided on Senate President bet, says Bato

The so-called “Duterte bloc” has yet to choose who would be their bet for the next Senate president. **media[13254]**Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa confirmed this on Tuesday, May 20 saying the have yet to come up with a final decision since some of them are still abroad. The members of the Senate who are allied with former president Rodrigo Duterte include Dela Rosa, Senators Christopher “Bong” Go, Imee Marcos, and Robinhood “Robin” Padilla and…

Escudero reaches out to Duterte bloc amid Senate leadership talks

MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Francis Escudero has already reached out to the so-called Duterte bloc amid talks of a possible leadership change in the upper chamber. This was according to Sen.  Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who identified his other colleagues in the Duterte bloc as incumbent Sens. Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos, Christopher “Bong” Go, and Senator-elect Rodante Marcoleta. “Merong mga text -text (There were some text messages),” Del…

Duterte bloc undecided on bet for next Senate president

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who won a fresh six-year term, said the “Duterte bloc” in the Senate is yet to decide on who their bet would be for the next Senate president.

Chiz Escudero Reacts To Bongbong Marcos' Realizations on 2025 Election Results

Senate Pres. Chiz Escudero Reacts To Pres. Bongbong Marcos’ Realizations on 2025 Election Results CHIZ ESCUDERO – The Senate President agreed with Pres. Bongbong Marcos on his realizations from the results of the 2025 Midterm Elections. The 2025 Elections that included both local and national polls are over. The Senate Magic 12 is composed of ... Read more The post Chiz Escudero Agrees with Bongbong Marcos: “Set aside politics and focus on the n…