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Chiz: Senate presidency up to majority
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stated that his leadership in the 20th Congress hinges on the support of the Senate majority.
He acknowledged that a challenger would need at least 13 votes to unseat him.
Escudero was responding to statements from presumptive Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, who expressed willingness to reclaim the Senate presidency if chosen by colleagues.
Senator Imee Marcos is also rumored to be interested in replacing Escudero.
Escudero previously urged for a pause in political discourse following the recent elections, suggesting a focus on the current Congress's remaining sessions.
The 19th Congress is set to resume on June 2, ahead of sine die adjournment on June 13, before the opening of the 20th Congress in July.
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