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Marcos endorses Escudero’s Senate presidency after Zubiri’s ouster
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed his support for the newly elected Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero.
Marcos cited Escudero's distinguished legislative record and commitment to public service as reasons for his endorsement.
Senator Escudero takes over from Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, who resigned after losing the numbers to keep the Senate presidency.
Zubiri believes his ouster was a consequence of allowing a Senate investigation into alleged leaked documents linking President Marcos to the illegal drug trade.
The President is confident that Escudero's leadership will ensure the Senate continues to prioritize transformative laws for the "Bagong Pilipinas" vision.
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