By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Sonny Angara stated on Wednesday (07 Feb 2024) that the Senate cannot disclose its position on Charter Change (Cha-cha) at this time, as they still need to hear from experts during hearings.
The statement comes after House Majority Leader and Zamboanga lawmaker Mannix Dalipe’s call to disclose their position.
“Paano maglalatag ng posisyon ang mga senador eh kakasimula lang ng mga hearings kung saan papakinggan ang mga eksperto?” Angara said.
“Hindi basta-basta magdedesisyon ang mga senador sa tingin ko. Mag-iisip at makikinig muna sila. Sana ganun din sa HoR,” the lawmaker added.
The Senate has begun its deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6, amending economic provisions.
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, on the other hand, said that “at the proper time, the vote in the Senate will be by roll call or nominal voting.”
“Hence, we will eventually be informed of each senator’s stand. At this stage, we are listening, and we should be allowed to keep an open mind,” added Pimentel.
“Otherwise, what is then the point of all these consultations if we have already made up our minds at this time?” he said.
(el Amigo/MNM)
