ohlistic

College of law lecturer, provider of ropes.

[kira 👾 @kirawontmiss]

Before AI we had Zach King

[Darna Impakta @DarnaImpakta]

Lahat ng recent issue ng Senate may parallel sa article na ito from 1949:
> “forthwith”
> pistol shot
> galleries roared
> insults and jeers
> Senate Presidency vacated
> walkout
> Quorum issue

Welcome back to 1949, everyone!!!

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

More context as to who Jose Avelino was.

[Jiggy Calucag @MyJigs]

This shouldn’t go unnoticed:

the Secretary refused to call the roll, forcing Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian to tap the Deputy Secretary for Legislation to proceed.

Who’s this guy?

[… @johnat143]

Read what Senate Journal Session No. 69 dated May 2015: only a simple majority of the Senate is required to declare a quorum, following a Supreme Court ruling

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

@NewsInContext1 Same text in ‘35 and ‘87.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

Text from Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17 (1949), which the new Senate leadership relies on for the position that their 12 Senators are sufficient to constitute a quorum.
https://t.co/1jg2CPIFvV

[Fordy ジ @forddyyyyy]

Seeing my great-grandfather, the late Senator Mariano Cuenco, referenced through a landmark case in today's Senate incident was something I didn't expect

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

Marbury v Madison was decided in 1803, but it still underpins many American Supreme Court decisions to date. Nothing off with citing a 1949 decision.

[House of Representatives of the Philippines @HouseofRepsPH]

Voting 271-16-7, the House approved on third and final reading House Bill No. 8389, prohibiting political dynasties in national and local elective offices.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

@ahiyaLala One (Confesor) was abroad, and another (Sotto) was hospitalized long term. I believe Confesor was the less one, since while abroad he would be outside the coercive jurisdiction of the Philippines.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

Since former Senate President Jose Avelino is back in the news, worth reiterating that the fantastic song written about him by his granddaughter Coritha is part of the Great Pinoy Songbook.

https://t.co/Zb5hKZSerm

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

"Politics is addition."

- Senate President Amang Rodriguez

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

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.

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

The Blue Ribbon panel hearing is rescheduled to June 8, according to Senator Erwin Tulfo.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

Tulfo: "Cayetano remains Senate President". He says that 13 votes are needed to elect a new Senate President. Gatchlian is "Acting Senate President" who will preside if Cayetano does not appear.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

So refreshing to see a surgical strike executed with competence.

[ohlistic @ohlistic]

As I understand and see, the new Senate coup is underway, Committee Chairs have been revamped, Gatchalian is Senate Pro Temp, but no new Senate President elected yet.

[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

SENATE DECLARES QUORUM

JUST IN: With 12 senators present, including Senator Chiz Escudero from the majority bloc, a quorum was declared to proceed with the session.