Ipapaalala ko lang po ang sinabi ni Mayor Vico Sotto:
“Hindi lang sila basta naglalaglagan, gusto nila magulo ang kwento. Gusto nila lituhin tayo. Gusto nila na di na natin malalaman ang totoo.”
"These are people who are really capable of lying without batting an eyelash."
https://t.co/w2hoo9sV3L
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alan Peter Cayetano is OFFICIALLY A LAMEDUCK SENATE PRESIDENT now.
Committee Chairmanships are as follows:
Risa Hontiveros back to Committee on Health
Kiko Pangilinan back to Committee on Agriculture
Bam Aquino back to Committee on Basic Education
Tito Sotto for Committee on National Defense
Ping Lacson for Committee on Public Order
Migz Zubiri for Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Rules (Majority Floor Leader)
Erwin Tulfo for Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
Raffy Tulfo for Committee on Public Services
JV Ejercito for Committee on Finance
Lito Lapid for Games and Amusement Committee
Chiz Escudero for Housing Committee
And of course Win Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President
#CayetanoResign
#LameduckSenatePresident
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 🥹🫶