Fact Check: Was Philippine Senate President Vicente Sotto III ousted as Senate leader?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Senate President Vicente Sotto III has been ousted as the Chamber’s leader.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: VERA Files confirmed that Sotto remained Senate President. No resolution, statement, or legislative action supported the claim of his removal. The rumor originated from unverified social media posts.

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Date: 11/30/2025

 

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Last Updated on November 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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