Hindi bago ang 12 lang na quorum, nangyari na ito dati — Law Deans, Professors of Juridical Science & Political Theorists
Noong Mayo 5, 2015, 12 na senador lang din ang dumalo sa sesyon. Kinilala ito ni Senate President Franklin Drilon bilang valid na quorum. Hindi ito tinawag na unconstitutional noon, at hindi rin dapat ngayon.
Hindi layunin ng Konstitusyon na pigilan ang kahit sinumang miyembro ng Kamara o Senado na gawin ang kanilang trabaho.
Sa pagdalo ng mga senador sa sesyon, nagpatuloy ang Senado sa pagtupad ng mga tungkulin at responsibilidad nito sa ilalim ng Konstitusyon.
MANILA, Philippines — Two senators in the so-called 'new majority' are trending on social media not for their legislative work but because netizens have decided to ship them.
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@kikopangilinan naka-ilang senate president na kayo mga hinayupak kayo mahirap parin ang pilipinas! dapat jitayin yan sila lahat, kasama ka kiko pangilinan!
STATEMENT OF FORMER SENATE PRESIDENTS ON SENATE BROUHAHA
We, former Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines, speak at this difficult moment out of our shared moral duty to the institution we once had the honor to lead.
Those of us who once held the gavel know that the highest duty of a Senate President is not to cling to office but to leave the institution stronger, more respected, and more firmly bound to the rule of law than when he or she found it.
We call on all incumbent senators, regardless of bloc or affiliation, to de-escalate public rhetoric that demeans the Senate and weakens confidence in it; to confine their disagreements to the floor and to the proper forums, where the arguments and the votes can be scrutinized by the public; and to prioritize the urgent work before the Senate (the economy, food and energy security, and justice) over internal maneuvering.
We urge all members of the chamber to resolve this crisis swiftly, within the bounds of the Constitution, the rules, and long-standing practice. The country cannot afford an unstable Senate at a time of mounting economic pressures, security threats, and growing public distrust in institutions.
RISA HONTIVEROS FOR PRESIDENT?
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The groups Akbayan and Magdalo have endorsed Sen. Risa Hontiveros as their presidential candidate for the 2028 Philippine presidential election.
They believe that Hontiveros is the most qualified person to become the next President of the Philippines. | via Isaiah Mirafuentes, bnc.ph
@gethaback hoy win gatchalian at risa hontiveros, mahiya naman kayo! wag niyo gawing parausan ang senado! daig niyo pa ang mga pokpok sa kapokpokan niyo!
Sen. Win: Nakabawi na ako sa’yo. (Huwag ka na magalit sa akin, baby.)
Sen. Risa: AY! 😲
Sen. Win: Kasi kahapon mainitin ulo natin sa DICT. (Kasi nagalit ka sa akin kahapon. 🥺)
Sen. Risa: Dun ako sa department uminit ng ulo, hindi po sa inyo, Mr. Chair. (I can never get mad at you, love.)
Sen. Win: *nautal* *namula* 😳
#WinRi kahit sa budget season pala may ganap kayo.
Thanks sa ayuda, sis @onlywarriorsLyn.