Inquirer
‘Heartbroken’ Zubiri says ‘he saw it coming’; recognizes 7 loyal allies
Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri stated he anticipated his ouster as Senate President, citing betrayal from colleagues who had previously pledged their full support.
He revealed that he learned about the plot against him on Wednesday and expressed hurt over senators who texted him assurances of support only for their stance to change swiftly.
Zubiri also alluded to requests from some senators that he believed could have diminished the Senate's significance.
Despite the betrayal, Zubiri expressed a desire not to undermine Senate President Escudero's position.
He expressed gratitude for the seven senators who remained loyal, calling their steadfastness a true test of character.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri resigned from his post on Monday, May 20, 2024, citing his failure to follow the "powers that be" and his emphasis on the Senate's independence.
+1
Read more →
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was elected unopposed as the new Senate President, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.
+2
Read more →
Seven senators, referred to as the "Solid 7," are currently maintaining their position within the majority bloc of the Senate following the ouster of former Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri.
Read more →
Senator Nancy Binay found the claims that Senator Ramon Revilla Jr.'s injured foot caused the ouster of former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri as "weird."
Read more →