Senators say no truth to coup rumors
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Sotto shrugs off coup rumors; Cayetano says no leadership shakeup yet
MANILA, Philippines – Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III denied knowing any information about a coup plot against him as rumors swirled on social media over the weekend. Should he be removed from his post, Sotto told reporters on Monday, February 2, that his strictness towards budget insertions could be a reason. Sotto added that he serves at the pleasure of his colleagues, and that he was not fazed by the latest ouster rumors. Senate Min…
Senate President Tito Sotto III was not replaced despite rumors over the weekend that a woman would replace him as Senate President. During the session, no senator stood up to move the vacancy of the Senate President. In separate interviews with senators, Sotto said he was confident in the support of the 14 senators and also denied the coup threat against him. Meanwhile, Senator Loren Legarda quickly denied that he was the possible successor to …
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