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Escudero apologizes over Zubiri's ouster on Senate's last session day
The Senate formally closed its second regular session of the 19th Congress on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero adjourned the session and delivered a closing speech.
In his speech, Escudero apologized to those whom he and his allies hurt in the process of seeking the upper chamber's top post.
He expressed that he has only been serving as the new Senate president for two days and humbly asked for forgiveness if they inconvenienced or hurt anybody.
Escudero pledged to at least match the achievements of previous Senate presidents under his leadership.
He also acknowledged and thanked former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri for his service in the last two years.
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Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was elected unopposed as the new Senate President, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.
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Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri resigned from his post on Monday, May 20, 2024, citing his failure to follow the "powers that be" and his emphasis on the Senate's independence.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has denounced insinuations that he was appointed to lead the Senate because he is a "Palace lackey," stating that senators choose their leader.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his support for the newly elected Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero.
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House leaders have congratulated Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on his election as the new Senate President, succeeding Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri.
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