Escudero reelected Senate President, Estrada Pro Tempore, Sotto Minority Leader
On Monday, Senator Francis Escudero was reelected as Senate President with 19 votes at the opening session of the 20th Congress.
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Jinggoy Estrada
Jinggoy Estrada is a prominent Filipino senator who was recently re-elected as Senate President Pro Tempore, focusing on legislative priorities such as disaster resilience, job creation, and fair wages for workers. He continues to advocate for systemic reforms in disaster preparedness and has expressed disappointment over recent legal setbacks related to the pork barrel scandal but remains committed to his duties and faith in the justice system.
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Last updated at July 29, 2025.
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