Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, succeeding Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
Pangilinan will also serve as the Senate's representative to the Judicial and Bar Council.
He stated his readiness to "continue the fight for a stronger judiciary, a more effective justice system, and greater protection of human rights-reforms that will bring justice closer to every Filipino."
Senator Camille Villar has been selected as the new chair of the Committee on Economic Affairs, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.
Senator Lito Lapid will be the new chair of the Committee on Cooperatives, replacing Senator Imee Marcos.
The Senate has also named new members to the Commission on Appointments as part of its reorganization.
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