Remembering his own experience, former Senate president Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said ouster plots against the Upper Chamber’s leadership is a “normal occurrence” especially when they are about to go on a session break or recess.
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00:00And then yun, ako na pong nag-takeover. And then even during my time after the P.I., may usap-usapin na rin na yung People's Initiative, may usap-usapin na rin na tanggalin ako.
00:10And then during the hearings of BATO, ganun din, lalong umugong yung mga balita na tatanggalin din ako.
00:18So it's a normal occurrence, guys. I think if you are Senate President, don't be too comfortable in your seat.
00:25As Senate President, you should always be ready at all times to be replaced or to be—bahan say? How do you say this?
00:35To respect the decision of the majority. Kasi to be replaced, pangit pakingan eh. I think the majority kasi when you have 12-13, in this case 13 members who don't want you there anymore...
00:51... then you have to just respect the decision of the majority. You're at the beck and call of the majority at that point in time.
00:59So my advice to Senate Presidents current and future is never warm up too much on your seat. Never be too attached to your office.
01:16Just do a good job. I always said na, alam mo sabi ko palagi na, the Senate Presidency, primus inter pares yan eh. You're only the first among equals.
01:26In other words, lahat po tayo ay equal. Ano ka lang? Nangunguna ka lang. Tinili ka lang bilang Senate President.
01:33But as fast as they give it to you, it's also that fast they can take it away from you.
01:38What is important is your steadfast conviction on how to help the Filipino people at that particular short period of time.
01:47Paano natin matutulungan ng taong bayan, yung mga adikain natin, yung mga advocacies ng Senado.
01:55And of course, they have to protect also the image of the institution.