Vs ‘confrontational stance’ ng Senado

NAGKAISA ang iba’t ibang partido politikal sa Kamara de Representantes upang itaas ang dangal at integridad ng Mababang Kapulungan at suportahan ang liderato ni Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez at kondenahin ang “confrontational stance” ng Senado.

Nasa 286 kongresista ang nagsama-sama bilang may-akda ng House Resolution 1562 na nagpapahayag ng “unwavering solidarity” sa likod ni Speaker Romualdez at ng Kamara sa harap ng ginagawa umanong pag-atake ng Senado na maituturing na paglabag sa prinsipyo ng inter-parliamentary courtesy at pagiging hadlang sa pagganap ng tungkulin nito.

Nagsalita para sa Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, ang pinakamalaking partido sa Kamara ay si North Cotabato Rep. Ma. Alana Samantha T. Santos.

“We denounce the confrontational tactics employed by the Senate, which harm the spirit of cooperative governance and shake the public’s confidence in our democratic processes. We call for a return to respectful dialogue and adherence to the norms of inter-parliamentary courtesy. It is imperative that both Houses of Congress work in harmony for the betterment of our people and our nation, rather than engaging in unproductive and divisive conflicts,” sabi ni Santos.

Nag-sponsor din ng resolusyon sina Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers ng Nacionalista Party (NP), Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte, ng National Unity Party (NUP), San Jose del Monte City Rep. Rida Robes ng Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), Palawan Rep. Jose “Pepito” Alvarez ng Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), Camarines Sur Rep. Gabriel Bordado Jr. ng Liberal Party (LP), TGP Partylist Rep. Jose “Bong” Teves, Jr. para sa Partylist Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI), Pangasinan Rep. Mark Cojuangco, at Rizal Rep. Jack Duavit ng Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).

Ayon sa mga mambabatas, mahalaga na mapangalagaan ang integridad at dangal ng Kamara.

Sinabi ni Santos na kinikilala ng Lakas-CMD na bahagi ng demokrasya ang kritisismo at debate. “Nonetheless, the allegations leveled by the Senate not only challenge the integrity of our institution but also erode public confidence in our parliamentary processes. Such confrontational tactics are counterproductive to the spirit of cooperative governance.”

Sa gitna umano ng walang basehang alegasyon, sinabi ni Santos na ipinakita ni Speaker Romualdez ang uri ng pamumuno nito upang mapanatiling mataas ang dignidad at karangalan ng Kamara.”

“It is our duty as representatives of the people to stand united in rejecting these unfounded accusations and to commit ourselves to defend the dignity and integrity of our institution,” sabi pa ng lady solon.

Sinabi naman ni Villafuerte na sumobra na ang Senado sa hangganan ng “constructive scrutiny and ventures into the realm of undue disparagement.”

“Such actions not only compromise the decorum expected between co-equal branches of government but also impinge upon the honor and autonomy of this House. In these testing times, Speaker Romualdez has exemplified astute leadership, navigating these turbulent waters with grace and an unwavering commitment to uphold the principles of mutual respect and independence,” sabi nito.

Sinabi ni Villafuerte na nakikiisa ang NUP sa paglaban sa walang basehan alegasyon ng Senado at sa pangangalaga ng dignidad at soberanya ng Kamara.

“We vehemently object to the Senate’s contentious methods, which undermine not only the cooperative ethos essential for effective governance but also erode the trust of our citizenry in the democratic process. We advocate for a restoration of dignified discourse and a recommitment to the principles of interlegislative respect, ensuring collaborative and harmonious functioning of both legislative bodies for the greater good of our nation,” sabi pa nito.

Sinabi naman ni Barbers na ang iringan ng dalawang kapulungan ay nag-ugat sa pagnanais ng Kamara na maamyendahan ang Konstitusyon.

“Our Constitution, the cornerstone of our democracy, outlines the process for its amendment. The House of Representatives, under the guidance of Speaker Romualdez, has taken steps to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution, fostering a more investor-friendly and globally competitive Philippines. This initiative, embodied in Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, reflects our dedication to national progress,” sabi ni Barbers.

“Yet, in pursuing these commendable goals, the House has faced accusations from the Senate. Allegations of fraudulent initiatives and misuse of government resources have cast a shadow over the support extended by individual congressmen to the People’s Initiative,” dagdag pa nito.

Sinabi ni Barbers na naniniwala ang NP sa kahalagahan ng due process at presumption of innocence.

“The confrontational stance adopted by the Senate not only breaches inter-parliamentary courtesy but also undermines the integrity of our parliamentary institutions,” dagdag pa ni Barbers.

Iginiit ni Barbers ang kahalagahan na maibalik ang dayalogo na mayroong paggalang at pagtalima sa inter-parliamentary courtesy.”

“It is imperative that both Houses of Congress work in harmony for the betterment of our people and our nation. The spirit of cooperative governance must prevail over divisive conflicts,” sabi pa nito.