MANILA, July 25 -- Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri and Loren Legarda on Monday assumed their new posts as Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore, respectively, as the first regular session of the 19th Congress opened.
Zubiri assured they will be productive in addressing the needs of the nation.
"As SP, I will do my utmost best to uphold the dignity, integrity, and independence of the Senate. We have 24 senators, 24 voices, 24 votes - pantay-pantay po kami diyan (We are equals)," Zubiri said in a statement
"I hope I live up to your trust and expectations. These are big shoes to fill but I'd like to think that I have learned a lot in my two decades of public service and I am ready to put in the work, to listen, and to learn more as ...