New Leadership in Philippine Senate as Committee Chairs Announced
New Senate committee chairpersons named amid shake-up
Inquirer
Image: Inquirer
A significant reshuffle in the Philippine Senate has resulted in new committee chairpersons following a motion that declared all leadership positions vacant except for the presidency. This change includes the appointment of notable senators to key committees, reshaping the Senate's power dynamics.
- 01The Senate leadership shake-up declared all positions vacant except for the presidency.
- 02Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian and Majority Leader Migz Zubiri are part of the new majority.
- 03Sen. Francis Escudero joins the majority, reducing Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano's bloc to 10 members.
- 04New committee chairs include Ejercito for Finance and Sotto for National Defense and Security.
- 05Escudero retains his position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
In a significant shake-up within the Philippine Senate, new committee chairpersons were appointed on Wednesday after a motion declared all leadership positions vacant, except for the presidency. This move has altered the Senate's power dynamics, as the former minority bloc, now supported by Sen. Francis Escudero, forms a new majority. The newly elected committee chairpersons include Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito for the Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Vicente Sotto III for National Defense and Security, and Sen. Panfilo Lacson for Public Order and Dangerous Drugs, among others. Majority Leader Migz Zubiri and Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian are also part of the new leadership. Escudero has retained his position as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, further solidifying his influence within the Senate.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The reshuffle may lead to changes in legislative priorities and governance in the Philippines, affecting various sectors.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the recent changes in the Senate leadership?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.