There are now 17 senators who signed the manifesto expressing support to Senate President Juan Miguel 'Migz' Zubiri amidst a rumored coup.
In a press briefing, Zubiri said three more senators signed the manifesto, namely Senators Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Robinhood 'Robin' Padilla, and Jinggoy Estrada.
"I thanked my fellow senators, everyone who already signed the statement of support, as well as those who signified intent to sign as well. Ang suporta nilang lahat ay marka ng isang matatag na Senado. Hindi natitinag ng anumang ingay at palaging nagkakaisa sa aming paglilingkod para sa bayan," he said.
Ayon kay Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, nadagdagan pa ang mga pumirma sa 'statement of support' sa kanyang liderato.
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Kabilang sa mga pumirma sina Sen. Bong Revilla, Robin Padilla at Jinggoy Estrada | via @RaymundDadpaas, DZRH News pic.twitter.com/Yr4VVR8enw
The senate president looks forward to more senators signing the manifesto, particularly Senators Francis 'Chiz' Escudero, Allan Peter Cayetano, and Pia Cayetano.
Zubiri stressed that work goes on despite the ongoing change of leadership rumors.
"What's more important is, with this rumors taking place, hindi natin pinapansin yung ingay na iyan. Tuloy-tuloy ang trabaho natin. Napapansin ninyo, we are taking up LEDAC [Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council] -approved measures," he said.
Last Monday, 14 senators signed the statement of support for Zubiri.
Among the signee were Senators Loren Legarda, Sherwin 'Win' Gatchalian, Sony Angara, JV Ejercito, Grace Poe, Joel Villanueva, Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay, Manuel 'Lito' Lapid, Raffy Tulfo, Mark Villar, Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, Francis 'Tol' Tolentino, and Christopher Lawrence 'Bong' Go.
The Senate president himself also signed the statement of support.
Only Senator Cynthia Villar and Minority Bloc Senators Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III and Risa Hontiveros have yet to sign the manifesto.
