Escudero, who assumed the Senate presidency last May before Congress went on recess, reaffirmed his focus on ensuring the passage of pending priority bills.
"Haha... I don't comment on rumors," Escudero told Senate reporters when asked about reports suggesting he might be replaced by Villar. "As I always say, it's just a rumor until it happens. Let's focus on our work first."
Escudero succeeded former Juan Miguel Zubiri as Senate president after securing the support of 15 senators. A simple majority of 13 votes are required for a senator to win the chamber's presidency.
Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito refuted the likelihood of another change in the Senate leadership.
"The Senate is over, we're still messing around," Villar said with a smile when questioned by reporters.
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, Villar and Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Alan Peter Cayetano belied the reported coup, saying they are satisfied with Escudero’s leadership.
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