FALSE: Zubiri leaves Senate majority, joins Cayetano bloc

Francine Balang

A social media post that Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri has left the Senate majority bloc and joined the camp of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano.

CLAIM: 

The post claims that Zubiri is no longer part of the Senate majority bloc after reportedly moving to the camp of Cayetano.

RATING: FALSE

CONCLUSION:

There is no evidence that Zubiri left the Senate majority bloc or joined the camp of Cayetano. The post misrepresents Zubiri’s political position and presents no credible evidence to support the alleged shift in affiliation.

THE FACTS:

• Zubiri joined the Senate minority bloc on May 18, 2026, following the Senate leadership change that installed Cayetano.
• On June 3, the Senate underwent another leadership reorganization, after which Zubiri was named majority leader under the new leadership.
• Zubiri’s current position as Senate Majority Leader contradicts the claim that he is part of Cayetano’s minority bloc.

THE BOTTOMLINE:

The post could mislead the public by falsely portraying Zubiri as having joined Cayetano’s camp despite his current role as Senate Majority Leader.