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Proposal backing Escudero for SP now has 15 to 16 signatures — Ejercito
Senator JV Ejercito expressed his support for incumbent Senate President Francis Escudero to retain his position in the 20th Congress.
Ejercito, who is the Deputy Majority Leader, stated that the resolution backing Escudero's leadership already has 15 to 16 signatures.
He explained that his support is a matter of courtesy and respect to Escudero, who has shown him trust and confidence.
Ejercito admitted the decision was difficult due to his respect for former Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III, highlighting Sotto's role in passing key legislation like the Universal Health Care Law and the creation of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, both co-authored by Ejercito.
Both Escudero and Sotto are party-mates of Ejercito in the Nationalist People's Coalition.
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