Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III expressed confidence that his position as chamber leader will remain unaffected even after Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson returns as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee on November 14.
Speaking to reporters, Sotto said most senators, including members of the minority, support Lacson’s reinstatement.
“Hindi siguro because alam naman ng mga kasamahan namin na siya rin ang gusto nila,” Sotto remarked, adding, “And if ever there is, no problem with that. I always serve at the pleasure of my peers. Mas madali pa nga yung Senador ka lang kaysa ikaw yung official.”
Meanwhile, Sotto dismissed concerns that the Senate has been “demoralized” following the Independent Commission for Infrastructure’s (ICI) recommendation to file corruption charges against Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Joel Villanueva over alleged irregularities in flood control projects.
“No. As long as we’re doing our work. That’s the most important thing,” Sotto said, emphasizing that ensuring the passage of a clean 2026 national budget remains their top priority.