Marcos extends support to Chiz Escudero as Senate president

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed support for newly elected Senate President Francis ''Chiz'' Escudero, pointing out the lawmaker's record as a public servant.

''I extend my support to the new Senate President, Chiz Escudero. His legislative record and commitment to public service have distinguished him as a dedicated leader,'' Marcos said in a tweet, a day after Escudero replaced Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri as the Senate leader.

''Senator Chiz steps into this role following the commendable tenure of Senator Migz Zuburi, and I am confident that under his leadership, the Senate will continue to prioritize transformative laws to achieve our shared vision for a Bagong Pilipinas,'' Marcos said.

Escudero took over his new post following the resignation of Zubiri, who said he would be an independent member of the Senate. 

In his speech during the plenary session on Monday to announce his resignation, Zubiri said he has always supported the Senate's independence, ''which is probably why I face my demise today. I failed to follow instructions from the powers that be.'' —KBK, GMA Integrated News