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Zubiri ‘dumbfounded’ by Dela Rosa’s vote to oust him
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.
Zubiri was reportedly angered by the Marcos camp due to his alleged allowance of a Senate probe into supposed PDEA leaks concerning President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s involvement in illegal drugs.
Following Zubiri's valedictory speech, Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was elected as the new Senate President by the 24-person chamber.
Zubiri admitted he was heartbroken due to perceived betrayal from those who committed to support him.
He revealed on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, that defending Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa had cost him his leadership in the Senate.
This revelation came after he learned Dela Rosa was among the 15 senators who signed a resolution supporting Escudero, a move that left Zubiri "dumbfounded."
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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri stated he anticipated his ouster as Senate President, citing betrayal from colleagues who had previously pledged their full support.
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Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero was elected unopposed as the new Senate President, replacing Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa admitted to supporting Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero’s leadership, a decision that led him to cry during the change of Senate leadership.
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The Senate formally closed its second regular session of the 19th Congress on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stated that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was unaware of the Senate leadership change until after it was finalized.
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