Philippine Senate President Zubiri steps down, Escudero sworn in

STORY: Philippine Senate President Zubiri steps down, Escudero sworn in SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Senator Zubiri speaking 2. various of Senator Escudero swearing in 3. various of Escudero attending press conference STORYLINE: Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri Monday confirmed that he is stepping down. 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. "My heart is broken," Zubiri said in a speech at the plenary session. "Today I offer my resignation as Senate president of the Republic of the Philippines," he added. "I did my best. I leave my head up high," Zubiri told reporters minutes before giving his valedictory speech to the Senate. Following the shake-up, all senate committees will be declared vacant. Escudero said he was also surprised by what

CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME

CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME

CONGRESSIONAL WELCOME. Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks at a joint session of Congress at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Saturday (Nov. 4, 2023), as Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (top left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (top right) listen. Kishida is in the Philippines from Nov. 3 to 4, with a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. being the highlight of his visit. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY-STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS

(230724) -- QUEZON CITY, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos (C) talks with Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (L) and House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez after delivering his second State of the Nation Address in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 24, 2023. Marcos on Monday cited the successes achieved by his administration in the first year, promising Filipinos a better and stable life as the country's economy recorded a historical growth. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Japan-Philippines talks

Japan-Philippines talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) and Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (3rd from L in front row) take a group photo during their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 5, 2023.

Japan-Philippines talks

Japan-Philippines talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Philippine Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri shake hands during their meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 5, 2023.