Press Release
November 17, 2008

ON THE NEW SENATE PRESIDENCY...

"I sincerely congratulate the new Senate President, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, and trust that the new leadership will continue to preserve the vigilance, independence and valour of the institution that stood firm in acting as a check and balance to its co-equal branches of government for many years.

As an Independent senator, I remain committed to crafting relevant legislation, and strengthening the Senate of the Philippines as an institution designed to improve the lives of our people. I likewise relinquish my post as Majority Leader with utmost gratitude and pride. Whether in the majority or the minority, we will remain independent, consistent with one stand when we were re-elected in May 2007.

In the end, the men and women of the Senate should be a part of a greater cause that goes beyond politics and ambition: ensuring a brighter future for every Filipino. I submit to this weighty task, and am willing and ready to serve the people as committed as ever."

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