Senate President Tito Sotto expressed confidence that he will maintain his leadership position in the Senate even though former senator Panfilo Lacson is set to resume the chairmanship of the influential Blue Ribbon Committee.
Sotto reasoned that his track record and backing from his bloc will carry him through any leadership reshuffle. He downplayed the impact of Lacson’s return, saying that committee assignments do not necessarily dictate overall Senate power dynamics.
The development comes amid shifting alliances within the Senate as it approaches its new term. Lacson’s comeback to the Blue Ribbon panel underscores his continued relevance in oversight and anti-corruption work. At the same time, Sotto appears determined to retain broader control of the chamber’s agenda and leadership lineup.