Sen. Chiz Escudero pens a note of gratitude after he was ousted as Senate President

• Chiz Escudero has released a heartfelt note of gratitude following his ousting
• Earlier, Escudero was officially replaced by Senator Vicente 'Tito' Sotto as Senate President
• On Instagram, Chiz released a lengthy statement where he thanked everyone for the support
• According to Chiz, "Ang aking paglilingkod ay hindi nagtatapos sa isang posisyon"

Chiz Escudero, a senator and former Senate President, has released a heartfelt note of gratitude following his ouster from the position. On his Instagram page, Escudero shared a message that has since gone viral, expressing nothing but appreciation for the trust and support given to him during his tenure.

"Isang malaking karangalan ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob sa akin upang pangunahan ang Senado sa loob ng mahigit isang taon. Sa panahong iyon, sama-sama nating pinagtibay ang mga reporma, pinangalagaan ang institusyon, at tiniyak na mananatiling bukas ang Senado para sa lahat," he had written online.

He went on to thank his fellow senators, the staff of the Senate and the Filipino people who continue to trust him.

"Taos-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa aking mga kapwa senador, sa masisipag na kawani ng Senado, at sa bawat Pilipinong patuloy na nagtitiwala sa ating tungkulin," he added in his post.

In the concluding part of his message, Escudero reassured the public that his service does not end with his position as Senate President, vowing to continue advocating for reforms and serving the nation on his end too.

"Ang aking paglilingkod ay hindi nagtatapos sa isang posisyon. Patuloy akong magsusulong ng mga adhikain para sa Senado at sa sambayanang Pilipino—sa loob o labas man ng plenaryo," he stated on Instagram.

Escudero's statement has drawn attention online, with many supporters commending him for his humility and unwavering dedication to public service despite recent developments in the Senate.

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Chiz Escudero is a prominent Filipino lawyer and politician. He first rose to national prominence as a congressman representing Sorsogon, earning a reputation as a sharp debater and a principled lawmaker. Later, he served as a senator, where he became known for his work on legislation related to justice, human rights, and good governance. Beyond his professional career, Chiz is also widely recognized in the public eye due to his high-profile marriage to actress and fashion icon Heart Evangelista. He and the actress tied the knot in a dreamy and grand ceremony in Balesin.

As previously reported by KAMI in April, his wife, Heart Evangelista has once again made waves on the global fashion scene. Earlier, Heart received the 'Global Fashion Influencer of the Year' at the EMIGALA 2025. Following this news, Chiz Escudero penned a heartfelt note for his wife after her win. According to the Senator, Heart has "worked tirelessly" to be where she is now in fashion.

Meanwhile, back in March, Chiz Escudero expressed his appreciation for the Philippine Embassy in The Hague. On Instagram, Chiz commended the embassy's efforts in ensuring Rodrigo Duterte's well-being. In his post, Chiz listed the embassy's "proactive measures" for the former President. According to Chiz, he is confident that the embassy will extend the same support to others.

Source: KAMI.com.gh