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Imee calls Chiz ‘ambisyoso’, denies using Senate for politics
Senator Imee Marcos has fired back at Senate President Chiz Escudero, calling him "ambisyoso" (ambitious) in response to his remarks urging her not to use the Senate for her own political objectives.
Marcos suggested that Escudero might be feeling tense about potential changes in Senate leadership after the upcoming elections, given that experienced lawmakers are considering a comeback.
She added that she knows Escudero is "aiming high" and always has a plan.
Escudero had previously stated his intention to prevent the Senate and the Office of the Senate President from being used for partisan interests or self-promotion, particularly by those seeking reelection.
The exchange between Marcos and Escudero occurred following their disagreement over the detention of Special Envoy on Transnational Crimes Ambassador Markus Lacanilao, who was cited in contempt during a Senate hearing.
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