By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Nancy Binay is calling for an end to what she calls “parliamentary bullying” tactics of some House of Representatives members by the Senate.
“Sad to say, the behavior of some of our colleagues in Congress has fallen far below the standard expected from members of the legislature. The bullying, the absurd spats, the unnecessary remarks have disgraced both houses of Congress,” Binay said.
The senator’s comments come in response to accusations directed at Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva by a member of the House leadership.
Binay emphasized that such acts hinder the productivity of both houses and urged a focus on the pressing issues facing the country.
“I’m sure, ‘di ba, tao lang din naman kami na nasasaktan. But more than that, ang sa amin, this is, hindi ito productive. ‘Yung nauubos ‘yung oras sa mga ganyang walang kakwentang-kwentang banat,” the senator said.
“I guess, balik, balik trabaho. Mas pagtutunan namin yung problema ng ating mga kababayan ngayon,” she added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
