Newly-installed Senate president Francis 'Chiz' Escudero on Tuesday admitted that he initiated the move to replace Senator Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri as the head of the upper chamber.
Newly-installed Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Tuesday admitted that he initiated the move to replace Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri as the head of the upper chamber.In an ambush interview, Escudero narrated that he started talking to his colleagues last Thursday. Zubiri said he heard of the moves to replace him last Wednesday."Thursday lang ako nagtanong at nagpasya," Escudero told reporters in an ambush interview.
"There were no talks of leadership change, Escudero said as he explained that each chamber cannot interfere with the affairs of the other house as they are considered equal.According to Escudero, he finalized the gathering of support of 13 senators on Sunday night.On Monday, Escudero replaced Zubiri as Senate president after he secured the support of 14 other senators.
Senate President Migz Zubiri Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr.
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