English: Senate President Zubiri co-sponsored and defended the RCEP ratification after going around the country consulting with stakeholders. The resolution was adopted last February 22 with 20 Senators voting in the affirmative to the concurrence. To recall, the 18th Senate was not able to adopt the resolution before its adjournment sine die.
Filipino: Si Senate President Zubiri ang isa sa mga co-sponsor at nagdepensa ng ratipikasyon ng RCEP matapos umikot sa bansa para makipagpulong sa mga stakeholder. Noong ika-22 ng Pebrero, 20 senador ang bumoto para sa ratipikasyon ng RCEP. Noong 18th Congress, nabigo ang Senado na mapagtibay ang nasabing free trade agreement bago ang adjournment sine die dahil sa kakulangan ng oras.