Zubiri expands veterans bloc to five, eyes Sotto for Senate president

Senator Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri has expanded his proposed 'veterans bloc' to include Senator Lito Lapid, making it a five-member group.

The bloc includes Senators Vicente Sotto III, Loren Legarda, Panfilo Lacson, and Zubiri himself, with plans to support Sotto for Senate president when the 20th Congress begins on July 28.

Zubiri expressed openness to including Senator Risa Hontiveros in their group despite ideological differences but noted that she may choose to remain isolated due to her allies' commitments.

Sources have informed Zubiri that Senators Francis Pangilinan and Bam Aquino, who are allied with Hontiveros, have already committed to supporting the incumbent Senate President Francis Escudero.

The senator reiterated his group's commitment to transparency and merit-based committee assignments in the Senate.

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