The opposition came hours after the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada, a member of the majority camp, on charges of corruption and looting.
MANILA, Philippines – Only members of the minority camp appeared in the Senate session on Monday, June 1, as senators from the majority. failed to appear.
The no-show came hours later to be arrested of Senator Jinggoy Estradaa member of the majority camp, on charges of corruption and looting.
Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano he said the arrest poses a threat to the independence of the Senate. He challenged the minority senators to “let the Senate go silent, collectively and voluntarily, so the country is forced to ask why the balanced branch would be silent instead of being made to serve.”
Rappler Patrick Cruz shares what happened in the Senate on Monday. – Rappler.com
