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Cayetano denies Senate coup
Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has denied any active attempts or resolutions to unseat Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.
He suggested that rumors of a leadership change might stem from vocal social media supporters of both the majority and minority blocs.
Cayetano affirmed in a phone conversation with Sotto that he is not seeking support to oust him.
The rumors gained traction after some senators expressed disappointment with the direction of the Blue Ribbon committee's probe on flood control corruption.
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon commented that Senator Panfilo Lacson's resignation as chairman of the committee was a necessary sacrifice to maintain Sotto's position.
Cayetano also stated that the Senate minority bloc is not actively courting members of the majority to consolidate votes for a new leadership.
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III expressed confidence in the majority's support for his leadership, stating he is "quite confident" amid rumors of a leadership coup.
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