Imee Marcos Announces Bid for Top Senate Post

Imee Marcos announces bid for top Senate post

The battle for the Senate leadership in the next Congress has become even more interesting as reelected Sen. Imee Marcos on Friday claimed that “some” of her colleagues have expressed their support for her to replace Senate President Francis Escudero. But President Marcos’ elder sister, who had criticized her brother’s administration over several national issues, including the arrest and transfer to The Hague of former President Rodrigo Duterte,…

Imee considers vying for Senate presidency

SEN. Imee Marcos on Friday said she was willing to be considered as a candidate for the Senate presidency. "I've been approached by some senators who proposed that I be their candidate for Senate President," Marcos shared in a recent text message. While she is open to the idea, she underscored the pressing need for comprehensive reforms in the Senate, regardless of who assumes the leadership role. "Whether it is me or not, specific congressional…

Imee Marcos says colleagues urge her to run for Senate president, calls for budget, electoral reforms

Reelected Senator Imee Marcos revealed that some of her colleagues in the upcoming 20th Congress have encouraged her to seek the Senate presidency. In a statement, Marcos said she had been approached by fellow senators but did not disclose how she responded. “Some senators have approached me with the proposal to be their candidate for …