Top political stories of 2025: Leadership shake-ups in the Philippine government

2025 saw notable political reversals, from the exits of Escudero and Romualdez as leaders of their respective legislative chambers, to a sweeping reshuffle in Marcos' Cabinet

When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his State of the Nation Address in July, standing behind him were then-Senate president Chiz Escudero and then-House speaker Martin Romualdez.

By year’s end, neither remained in the presidential line of succession.

Rappler’s Dwight de Leon recaps the leadership shake-ups in the Philippine government, including some key executive officials who lost their Cabinet portfolio. – Rappler.com

This content is part of a longer video. Watch: 10 biggest political stories that defined the Philippines in 2025.

Reporter, writer, video editor, producer: Dwight de Leon

Script editor: Mia Gonzalez

Videographer: Leone Requilman

Graphic artists: David Castuciano, Sam Calleja

Co-producers: JC Gotinga, Camille Zarate

Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso

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