Senator Francis Escudero was sworn in as the new chief of the legislative body in the Philippines. - Photo: Vietnam News/ANN
MANILA (Bernama-Xinhua): Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri has confirmed that he is stepping down as Francis Escudero was sworn in as the new chief of the legislative body.
Senator Juan Edgardo Angara told reporters that 15 out of 24 senators voted to oust Zubiri from the post, reported Xinhua.
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