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Estrada sees no Senate coup, backs Escudero’s leadership
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada expressed confidence that Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero will retain his position, despite acknowledging the possibility of leadership changes as the 20th Congress approaches.
Estrada downplayed rumors of a looming Senate leadership coup, stating that while discussions and negotiations are possible in the remaining month, he believes Escudero will remain as Senate President.
He declined to reveal the specific basis for his confidence, humorously calling it a "secret."
Estrada clarified that Malacañang has no involvement in his assertion that Escudero will continue to lead the 24-member Senate.
Senator-elect Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, a former Senate President, has expressed interest in leading the chamber again, reportedly encouraged by three to four senators.
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