Ito lang— wala kaming pake kahit sino pa dawit sa flood control issue na yan. Panagutin at ikulong yang mga pulitiko na yan kung guilty sila kahit sino pang kaalyado nila.
Today, I take my oath as Senate President Pro Tempore.
Nagpapasalamat ako sa tiwala at kumpiyansang ipinagkaloob sa akin ng aking mga kasamahan sa Senado.
Buong pagpapakumbaba kong tinatanggap ang responsibilidad na ito. Patuloy tayong magtatrabaho at tutupad sa ating tungkulin para sa sambayanang Pilipino.
Pero grabe. Gaano ka ka walang kwenta bilang SP para magsama-sama ang tatlong former Senate Presidents na successively din nag-oust sa isa't-isa. LA KWENTA TALAGA SI APC HAHAHAHAHA
O, hindi porke't umatend si Chiz kaya nagkaroon ng quorum ang Senate, ligtas na siya sa flood control scam ha. Kung may warrant, ikulong din 'yan. Ganun dapat.
LOOK | Isang 1st year college student ang nag-file ng Ethics complaint laban kay Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano at mga miyembro ng Majority Bloc. Dahil daw ito sa hindi nila pagdalo sa mga sesyon.
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SENATE BACK TO WORK FOR THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
We express our deep appreciation and commend the courageous decision of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to take the floor today and confront the issues facing the institution. His action sent a clear message: that his commitment to the country, to the Senate, and to the Constitution would prevail above all else.
His presence enabled the Senate to proceed with the discussion of matters that are too important to be left unresolved and too consequential to be set aside.
On the issue of quorum, this is not an uncharted matter. The Supreme Court, in Avelino v. Cuenco, recognized the principle that a quorum of 12 is determined based on the number of members who are legally able to discharge the functions of the Senate.
There is likewise an institutional precedent. In 2015, the Senate recognized a quorum of 12 senators who were within its jurisdiction. The Senate continued to perform its constitutional duties because the work of government could not be placed on hold.
At a time when the nation faces pressing challenges, the Filipino people expect their Senate to work, deliberate, and fulfill its constitutional mandate. The institution cannot remain stalled by disagreements or uncertainty. Our duty is clear: to legislate, provide oversight, and serve the public interest.
The Filipino people deserve a Senate that shows up, does its job, and places public service above politics.
It is time for the Senate to move forward and get back to work for the Filipino people.
Absolute disrespect for the Filipino people. What entitlement.
Mag-boycott tayo.
Huwag mag trabaho.
Hayaan natin ang mga nakabinbing panukala.
Mga senador, binabayaran kayo ng taumbayan. Pambabastos ito sa Pilipino.
NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS
JV - FINANCE
SOTTO - NAT DEF
PING - PUBLIC ORDER AND ACCOUNTS
E. TULFO - ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND INVESTIGATIONS AND
R. TULFO - PUBLIC SERVICES
BAM - BASIC ED
KIKO - AGRI
RISA - HEALTH
LITO - GAMING
CHIZ - HOUSING
MIGZ - FOREIGN RELATIONS
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian - SP Pro Tempore
Sen. Erwin Tulfo - Committee Chairman on Blue Ribbon
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan - Committee Chairman on Agriculture
Sen. Risa Hontiveros - Committee Chairman on Health
Sen. Bam Aquino - Committee Chairman on Basic Education
TODAY, WE CHEER FOR THE MINORITY 🥹🫶
Shouldn’t it be required that before someone becomes a senator or runs for government, they should also have an NBI clearance and have finished college?
The standards should be raised.