Lacson warns slim Senate majority may trigger coup

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson warned that the slim majority of the Senate could potentially trigger another coup within the chamber.

Lacson expressed his concern to the newly reelected Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, emphasizing that the nine minority senators should not be underestimated despite the majority bloc's lead.

Sotto recently reclaimed the Senate presidency from Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, who then formed a new minority group headed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.

Lacson reminded Sotto that his role as Senate President extends to all members of the chamber, including the opposition.

Lacson highlighted that Sotto agreed with his sentiment, stating that a Senate President should not only serve the majority but the entire chamber.

Lacson cautioned Sotto that the 15-9 split in the Senate could lead to an ouster move against the Senate President.