Senator Tito Sotto is New Senate President in Major Leadership Shake-up

Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III replaced Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero as Senate President in a surprise – but not totally unforeseen – leadership shake-up at the Senate yesterday, September 8. The shuffle, reportedly prompted by Senator Escudero’s alleged involvement in anomalous infrastructure projects, changes the dynamics of the chamber, though its implications beyond ongoing corruption probes remain unclear for now.

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