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Sotto eyed as SP anew: Former Senate chief urged to return
Presumptive senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III is being eyed for the Senate presidency for the 20th Congress.
Sotto confirmed that three or four senators have approached him and expressed support for his potential return to the position.
He stated that he would accept the role if he secures the necessary 13 senatorial votes.
Sotto, a former Senate President, also mentioned that he would seek the chairmanship of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges if he does not get the top post.
Current Senate President Francis Escudero, who has not discussed the matter with Sotto, remains focused on the current Congress's legislative work and will let the majority decide on the next leadership.
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