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.
NEW SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS
The new Senate majority bloc elects its members as chairs of the following committees after Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President due to the majority bloc’s absences.
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nah sorry, but being apolitical in this country at a time like this is the worst kind of shit.
either sobrang privileged kayo to care, o wala lang talaga kayong mga moralidad.
magulo ang politika kaya ayaw niyo maki-alam? sounds like a selfish take for me.
what the actual fuck? senator bam aquino no longer handles the committee on education? this is genuinely one of the worst decisions the senate has made among many other shit choices. PERWISYO KA TALAGA ALAN PETER CAYETANO!
PUMILI NANG TAMA
The country we deserve is shaped by the choices we make.
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may all journalists risking their lives to witness this utter clownery be protected from all harm. may the truth prevail.
we do not deserve this government at all.
LOCATION UNKNOWN FEAT. @nikizefanya IS FINALLY YOURS ❤️
In 2020, we met NIKI by chance. She told us she used to walk to class freshman year with Location Unknown in her headphones. Fast forward to now…and she’s on the song. Ten years after we wrote it.
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