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Senate adjourns session with no leadership change
The Philippine Senate adjourned its session on Friday, October 10, 2025, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III remaining in his post amid rumors of a leadership change.
The session was brief, lasting less than 10 minutes, as it was adjourned due to the upcoming Undas break.
A letter from the House of Representatives stating their intention to continue sessions for the 2026 budget approval was read.
Both Senate President Sotto and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano denied any involvement in an ouster plot.
Senator JV Ejercito moved to adjourn the session until November 10, 2025, which was approved by Sotto.
The Senate also gave consent for the House of Representatives to extend its session until October 13 to approve the proposed 2026 national budget.
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Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano has denied any active attempts or resolutions to unseat Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III.
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III expressed confidence in the majority's support for his leadership, stating he is "quite confident" amid rumors of a leadership coup.
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Malacañang stated that rumored attempts to change the Senate leadership are not alarming, emphasizing the upper chamber's democratic freedom to select its leader.
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