‘WALANG HONOR, WALANG BAYAN, WALANG HIYA’
Chef Waya Araos-Wijangco took to Facebook on Tuesday, May 12, to express frustration after a Senate Committee on Agriculture hearing, where farmers were set to air their concerns, was canceled following a leadership shakeup triggered by a Duterte-aligned senators’ move that ousted Senate President Tito Sotto and installed Alan Peter Cayetano.
She said partner farmers had prepared all week for the hearing, compiling accounts of rising fuel and fertilizer costs, poor infrastructure, climate impacts, transport expenses and unfair trading practices affecting their livelihoods.
According to her post, the farmers made significant sacrifices to attend the session, including rearranging farm work, arranging childcare and travelling long hours to Manila in the hope of being heard.
Instead, they received a cancellation notice on the day of the hearing, with no clear schedule for resumption.
Chef Waya described the situation as a “new low,” saying farmers came prepared with “lived experience, practical solutions, and dignity,” but were met with political disruption instead of dialogue.
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan later apologized, saying the cancelation stemmed from the Senate’s leadership reorganization.
He said he is arranging to meet the farmers separately and assured that agricultural advocacy will continue despite what he called a “temporary setback.”
“There is a collective failure in leadership. Let us stop having compromises. Let us enforce the law. Why is it so hard to enforce the law?”
- former Senate President Franklin Drilon this morning on Headstart.
PH media saved the country once again. When the gunshots were first heard, they knew what to do & still able to deliver raw footage in real time. The Duterte-aligned Senate majority tried to create the impression that they were under attack. The media coverage showed otherwise.
Bato should realize that the ICC warrant won't go away. It is just a matter of time that he gets arrested and sent to The Hague. Whatever he is doing right now will make it hard for him to request for a provisional release when he faces the ICC.
Just watched The Loved One on Netflix and the powerful storytelling was amazing! No dull moments for me. The cinematography and editing worked well to match the story. Loved it! Best Irene Villamor film for me so far!
Nanindigan si Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano na walang kaugnayan ang impeachment ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa pagpapalit ng liderato ng Senado.
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