Speculations were discussed by Filipinos after Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri stepped down as senate president on Monday. The longtime politician ended his two-year term as the third most powerful official in the government on Monday, saying that he “failed to follow instructions from the powers that be.
” Zubiri, whose term was constantly hounded by coup rumors, said that he had “fought the good fight” while leading the upper chamber. “If I’ve ruffled some feathers in doing so, then so be it,” he said. The senator said he had placed himself “on the line to shield the Senate from all attacks” and strived to keep the upper chamber independent despite “threats against our institution.
” “God knows what I had to do to defend the Senate,” Zubiri said in a speech. He was replaced by Sen. Chiz Escudero , who was nominated by Sen.
Alan Peter Cayetano minutes after Zubiri stepped down from his position. Zubiri said he would continue to serve “as an independent member of the Senate.” “I leave with my head held high, knowing what I did what was right for the Senate,” he said.
The move left many Filipinos to air their own speculations. Some thought it could signify something that was “about to happen.” “Something’s about to happen and I don’t think it’s good,” an online user wrote.
“Duda ako. Ano na namang binabalak niyo?” another Pinoy commented. “Why do I smell another political strategy?” wrote a different X user .
Zubiri’s comments ab.