Legarda regrets backing Cayetano in Senate leadership shift

Senator Loren Legarda has privately acknowledged regretting her decision to align with the faction led by now Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano during the leadership dispute that unfolded on May 11, according to Senator Panfilo Lacson.

Lacson disclosed that during their recent conversation, Legarda admitted she had erred in joining Cayetano's group when he successfully shifted the Senate leadership structure. The senator indicated that Legarda expressed regret over the decision when they discussed the matter.

The revelation sheds light on internal divisions within the upper chamber following the May 11 leadership realignment. Legarda's acknowledged shift in position suggests ongoing reassessment among lawmakers regarding their earlier political choices during the chamber's power dynamics shift.

The Senate has experienced several significant leadership changes in recent months, with various alliances forming and reforming among its members. Legarda's private admission to Lacson appears to reflect the evolving nature of these political alignments.