Escudero to support Zubiri for Senate president

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, who is set to lead the incoming 19th Congress as Senate President, gains another supporter in the majority bloc, as Senator-elect Chiz Escudero declares that he will cast his vote for Zubiri as well.

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“Being in the majority means you voted for the winning Senate President. I will vote for Migz,” Escudero said in a statement.

“I am honored to have Sen. Chiz Escudero by my side and I am deeply humbled by his support and friendship,” Zubiri said.

“Sen. Escudero and I have been friends for twenty-four years, since we were young lawmakers in the 11th Congress, and I’m proud to say that through thick and thin, our friendship has remained steadfast and strong,” he added. “Being a veteran lawmaker and a brilliant lawyer, he brings the skills and experience that the majority bloc would need to champion laws and advocacies for the good of the nation.”

“I value his membership in the super majority and I thank him for his trust and support. May God bless the Senate, our people, and our nation,” Zubiri said.

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