Loren Legarda says she erred in backing Alan Peter Cayetano's Senate takeover
Senator Loren Legarda admitted she made a mistake by joining Alan Peter Cayetano's minority bloc after his May 11 seizure of the Senate presidency, according to Panfilo Lacson.
In a recent interview, Panfilo Lacson said Legarda confessed that aligning with the group led by Alan Peter Cayetano, who claimed the Senate presidency in a May 11 leadership coup, was a misstep. Legarda also expressed frustration that Senate Pro Tempore Vicente Sotto III has not responded to her attempts at contact. The episode highlights ongoing tensions within the Philippine Senate following the abrupt power shift.
Why it matters
The admission reveals internal discord in the Philippine Senate after a contentious leadership change.
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