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Imee, Marcoleta deny Senate ‘counter-coup’
Senator Imee Marcos confirmed she will remain with the Senate minority bloc, rejecting an offer to join the majority and retain her chairmanship of the Foreign Relations Committee.
Marcos denied reports of a Senate 'counter-coup,' stating the minority bloc's focus is on 'staying alive' amidst recent leadership changes.
Senator Vicente Sotto III replaced Senator Francis Escudero as Senate President on September 8, with Senator Panfilo Lacson subsequently elected Senate President Pro Tempore.
She characterized the rumored 'Senate coup' as mere 'psywar,' and noted the minority bloc is the largest in recent Senate history.
Minority bloc member Rodante Marcoleta also denied knowledge of any 'counter-coup'.
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