Senator Risa Hontiveros campaigned for the comeback bids of Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino to amplify the voice of the opposition in the Senate. Can they still help her if they join the majority bloc?
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A source familiar with the Kiko-Bam camp confirmed to Rappler that negotiations began as early as May, just days after their election victory, although nothing has been finalized. However, chatter suggests that Aquino and Pangilinan may have already secured the committees they were aiming for — an indication that Escudero likely has the numbers to retain the Senate presidency.
“Hindi ako nahe-hurt dahil, ‘yun na nga eh, sabi ko nga, basta patuloy akong maninindigan. Kung ang bawat isa sa amin ay may sariling diskarte, ako rin naman po. Basta nakatutok pa rin ako doon sa layunin na palakasin ‘yung oposisyon; hindi lang sa loob pati sa labas ng Senado,”she added.
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