Chaos Erupts in Philippine Senate Over Blue Ribbon Hearing
Chaos erupted in the Philippine Senate as Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and his allies proceeded with a Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, despite opposition from the majority bloc who deemed it a 'bogus' power grab. The session saw invited 'ex-Marines' and accusations of attempts to divert attention from impeachment proceedings.
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Erwin Tulfo invites 18 ‘ex-Marines’ to attend flood control hearing
MANILA, Philippines – The 18 alleged former Marines who claimed to be former congressman Zaldy Co’s “bagmen” were invited to another Senate blue ribbon committee on the flood control mess, but this time led by its newly elected chairperson, Sen. Erwin Tulfo. On Thursday, a similar discussion took place at the Senate as ordered by
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Read full article →Chaos at Senate as Cayetano, Padilla back Marines forcing entry despite Gatchalian order
Sens. Robin Padilla and Pia Cayetano forced the entry of 18 Marines into the Senate building, prompting a slight altercation on Thursday, June 4.
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