MANILA, Philippines – Sinupalpal ng Gatchalian bloc ang pagdinig ng Senado sa flood control scandal na pinangungunahan ng Cayetano bloc at tinawag itong “bogus, unofficial, and unauthorized.”
“We urge our colleagues to abandon this bogus ‘hearing,’ respect the rules, the quorum, and the duly constituted leadership of the Senate,” saad sa pahayag ng grupo ni Senador Sherwin Gatchalian.
“The Senate’s mandate is to uphold the Constitution, check abuses, and pass laws for the people’s welfare.
Sinabi ni Gatchalian na ang mga senador na nasa ilalim ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano ay tumangging dumalo sa “legitimately called sessions” at ngayon ay “grandstanding in an unofficial and unauthorized gathering.”
Tinawag din nito ang hindi pagdalo ng Cayetano bloc sa plenary sessions kamakailan bilang insulto sa institusyon at sa mga Filipino.
“There are no official Senate hearings scheduled for this morning, and any so‑called “hearing” convened by Senators Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, (Robin) Padilla, and (Rodante) Marcoleta has no basis in the rules, calendar, or authority of the Senate,” anila.
“For clarity, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano is no longer Senate President after the Senate, with 12 senators present and a quorum declared based on the recognized base number of 22 under Avelino v. Cuenco, voted to declare all positions vacant, including the presidency of the institution,” sinabi pa ng Gatchalian bloc. RNT/JGC
