MANILA, Philippines — Some 13 senators have signed a resolution expressing support for the retention of Senate President Vicente Sotto III as leader of the chamber in the coming 18thCongress. Others who signed the resolution were Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto and Sens. Pacquiao said Sen. Richard Gordon, who was out of town, called him up and expressed his intention to sign the resolution. With at least the vote of 13 senators needed to elect the Senate president, Sotto needs three more senators to support his retention come July 22. “Is there a motion to unseat the Senate president?” Drilon asked Pacquiao.

Source: Philippine Star June 03, 2019 16:00 UTC