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Alan Cayetano says no leadership change in Senate before session adjourns
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano stated that there are no active attempts or resolutions being circulated to unseat Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.
He believes rumors of a leadership change might originate from vocal supporters on social media from both the majority and minority blocs.
Cayetano assured Sotto in a phone conversation that he was not seeking support to oust him.
He mentioned that Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's birthday is on October 10, and no leadership change is expected before the session adjourns on Friday for the Undas break.
The majority bloc has 15 members, while the Cayetano-led minority bloc has nine, including the Duterte bloc.
Although the minority bloc would need at least four more senators for a shakeup, Cayetano stated there is no active courting of colleagues.
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