MISLEADING: Senators Camille Villar and Loren Legarda may soon cross over the majority bloc

A Facebook post alleged that Senators Camille Villar and Loren Legarda might soon transfer to the majority bloc, following the elder Villar’s recent move.

CLAIM 

The Senate Minority Bloc might continue to lose numbers as speculation of Sen. Camille Villar and Sen. Loren Legarda joining the majority bloc resurfaces.

RATING: MISLEADING

CONCLUSION

No formal interest or manifestation has come from either senator regarding a possible transfer. Legarda remains overseas on medical leave, while Camille Villar stays put in the 10-member minority bloc.

FACTS: 

• On October 8, Senator Mark Villar officially bolted the Cayetano-led bloc, placing the two Villar siblings on opposing sides of the Senate floor.
• Following the move, Senator Raffy Tulfo hinted that Villar might not be the last to switch sides, saying he believes another senator could soon follow.
• Meanwhile, no formal interest or manifestation has come from either senator regarding a possible transfer. Legarda remains overseas on medical leave, while Camille Villar stays put in the 10-member minority bloc.

BOTTOMLINE

The post has no factual basis or official record to support the claim, which may mislead the public