Rumors of an alleged Senate shakeup have once again taken over the halls of the upper chamber, now in time for the looming impeachment attempts against Vice President Sara

Senate President Francis Escudero yesterday laughed off rumors of his possible ouster and a takeover by Sen. Cynthia Villar as his colleagues expressed surprise and dismissed the story outright.

Several senators denied fresh rumors of an ouster plot against Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, with just 6 session days left in the congressional calendar before Congress goes on its Yuletide break.

Several senators on Monday denied the alleged coup plot against Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero. Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito dismissed the tabloid report as a mere rumor. "Wala ‘yun,

Senators on Monday, December 9 denied there is another attempt to unseat Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Rumors that Escudero would be replaced, supposedly by Sen. Cynthia Villar, earlier circulated as the Senate and House of Representatives gear up for the looming impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.