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Cayetano urges Senate to refocus on national issues, defend institutional independence

Cayetano urges Senate to refocus on national issues, defend institutional independence
Cayetano urges Senate to refocus on national issues, defend institutional independence

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called on senators from both the majority and minority blocs to move beyond political infighting and refocus the Senate’s attention on urgent national concerns such as inflation, agriculture, health, education, and economic stability.

In a manifestation during the plenary session, Cayetano emphasized that the Senate must use its platform responsibly and avoid allowing internal political disputes to overshadow the real problems facing ordinary Filipinos.

“Hawak natin ang beat. Hawak natin ang mic,” Cayetano said, stressing that senators have the power to shape national discourse and should use it to address pressing concerns affecting the public.

He pointed out that recent public discussions had become consumed by leadership speculation and political maneuvering rather than issues such as inflation, agricultural productivity, public health, and energy security.

Despite ongoing efforts by some sectors to challenge his leadership, Cayetano reiterated that he remains open to any constitutional or democratic process within the Senate.

“I’m at your service and I am at your disposal. Show me 13 hands or 13 signatures,” he said, underscoring his willingness to abide by the institution’s rules and traditions.

At the same time, Cayetano defended the dignity and independence of the Senate as a co-equal branch of government, particularly in light of recent tensions involving Senate security personnel and agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

He stressed that the issue was not about personalities but about institutional boundaries and respect for democratic institutions.

“The Senate is the last line of defense when it comes to democratic issues or issues that affect our democracy,” Cayetano said, recalling the Senate’s historic role as an independent constitutional body.

Cayetano likewise called for sobriety and fairness amid debates surrounding the impeachment process, expressing confidence that senators — regardless of political affiliation — are capable of acting impartially once sworn into their constitutional duties.

Appealing for unity and collegiality, the Senate President urged both the majority and minority blocs to lower political tensions and work together on substantive legislation and oversight functions.

“Can we go back and start talking again about health, about education?” he asked toward the end of his speech, reiterating that the Senate’s primary responsibility is to serve the Filipino people.

Cayetano also emphasized that leadership should ultimately be judged by performance and results rather than speculation or political attacks.

“Judge me as Senate President every single day, every single week,” he said.

The Senate President concluded by appealing for mutual respect among senators and a renewed commitment to institutional stability, democratic balance, and national priorities over partisan conflict.

Cayetano sa mga senador: Balik tayo sa mga problema ng bayan, protektahan ang kasarinlan ng Senado

Hinimok ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Lunes ang mga kapwa senador mula sa parehong majority at minority na itigil na ang masyadong pamumulitika at ibalik ang pagtutok ng Senado sa mabibigat na problemang kinakaharap ng mga Pilipino tulad ng inflation, agrikultura, kalusugan, at edukasyon.

Sa kanyang manifestation sa plenaryo, hinikayat ni Cayetano ang mga senador na maging responsable sa paggamit ng kanilang impluwensya at iwasang matabunan ng pulitika ang mga tunay na problemang kinakaharap ng ordinaryong Pilipino. 

“Hawak natin ang beat. Hawak natin ang mic,” pahayag ni Cayetano, kasabay ng paalalang malaki ang papel ng mga mambabatas sa kung ano ang namamayaning diskurso sa bansa. 

Puna ng Senate President, tila puro leadership change at galawan sa pulitika na ang naging laman ng talakayan imbes na ang mga isyung tulad ng inflation, agrikultura, sistemang pangkalusugan, at supply ng enerhiya.

At sa gitna ng patuloy na pang-uuga sa kanyang liderato, sinabi ni Cayetano na bukas siya sa anumang demokratiko at konstitusyonal na proseso sa loob ng Senado.

“I’m at your service and I am at your disposal. Show me 13 hands or 13 signatures,” aniya.

Bukod dito, pinanindigan din ni Cayetano ang pagiging “independent” ng Senado bilang isang co-equal branch ng gobyerno, kaugnay ng mga tensyon na kinasangkutan ng Senate security personnel at mga ahente ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Diin niya, hindi ito tungkol sa sinumang personalidad kundi sa pagrespeto sa bawat isang demokratikong institusyon ng gobyerno.

“The Senate is the last line of defense when it comes to democratic issues or issues that affect our democracy,” pahayag ni Cayetano.

Nanawagan din siya ng kahinahunan at pagiging patas pagdating sa impeachment, sabay sabing tiwala siya kayang gampanan nang patas ng mga senador ang kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin bilang mga senator-judge, anuman ang kanilang partido o posisyon.

Hinikayat ni Cayetano ang lahat ng kasamahan sa majority at minority blocs na ibaba ang tensyon at sa halip ay magtulong-tulong sa mahahalagang batas at oversight work.

“Can we go back and start talking again about health, about education?” tanong niya sa pagtatapos ng kanyang talumpati.

Ayon pa kay Cayetano, dapat ibatay sa performance ang paghuhusga sa isang liderato at hindi sa kung anu-anong spekulasyon o pang-aatakeng politikal.

“Judge me as Senate President every single day, every single week,” aniya.

Sa huli, nanawagan siya sa mga kapwa senador na respetuhin ang bawat isa, manindigan para sa katatagan ng Senado bilang isang institusyon, at unahin ang mga isyung tunay na mahalaga sa mamamayang Pilipino sa halip na away-pulitika.

Cayetano urges Senate to refocus on national issues, defend institutional independence

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday called on senators from both the majority and minority blocs to move beyond political infighting and refocus the Senate’s attention on urgent national concerns such as inflation, agriculture, health, education, and economic stability.

In a manifestation during the plenary session, Cayetano emphasized that the Senate must use its platform responsibly and avoid allowing internal political disputes to overshadow the real problems facing ordinary Filipinos.

“Hawak natin ang beat. Hawak natin ang mic,” Cayetano said, stressing that senators have the power to shape national discourse and should use it to address pressing concerns affecting the public.  

He pointed out that recent public discussions had become consumed by leadership speculation and political maneuvering rather than issues such as inflation, agricultural productivity, public health, and energy security.  

Despite ongoing efforts by some sectors to challenge his leadership, Cayetano reiterated that he remains open to any constitutional or democratic process within the Senate.

“I’m at your service and I am at your disposal. Show me 13 hands or 13 signatures,” he said, underscoring his willingness to abide by the institution’s rules and traditions.  

At the same time, Cayetano defended the dignity and independence of the Senate as a co-equal branch of government, particularly in light of recent tensions involving Senate security personnel and agents from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).  

He stressed that the issue was not about personalities but about institutional boundaries and respect for democratic institutions.

“The Senate is the last line of defense when it comes to democratic issues or issues that affect our democracy,” Cayetano said, recalling the Senate’s historic role as an independent constitutional body.  

Cayetano likewise called for sobriety and fairness amid debates surrounding the impeachment process, expressing confidence that senators — regardless of political affiliation — are capable of acting impartially once sworn into their constitutional duties.  

Appealing for unity and collegiality, the Senate President urged both the majority and minority blocs to lower political tensions and work together on substantive legislation and oversight functions.

“Can we go back and start talking again about health, about education?” he asked toward the end of his speech, reiterating that the Senate’s primary responsibility is to serve the Filipino people.  

Cayetano also emphasized that leadership should ultimately be judged by performance and results rather than speculation or political attacks.

“Judge me as Senate President every single day, every single week,” he said.  

The Senate President concluded by appealing for mutual respect among senators and a renewed commitment to institutional stability, democratic balance, and national priorities over partisan conflict.

Cayetano sa mga senador: Balik tayo sa mga problema ng bayan, protektahan ang kasarinlan ng Senado

Hinimok ni Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Lunes ang mga kapwa senador mula sa parehong majority at minority na itigil na ang masyadong pamumulitika at ibalik ang pagtutok ng Senado sa mabibigat na problemang kinakaharap ng mga Pilipino tulad ng inflation, agrikultura, kalusugan, at edukasyon.

Sa kanyang manifestation sa plenaryo, hinikayat ni Cayetano ang mga senador na maging responsable sa paggamit ng kanilang impluwensya at iwasang matabunan ng pulitika ang mga tunay na problemang kinakaharap ng ordinaryong Pilipino. 

“Hawak natin ang beat. Hawak natin ang mic,” pahayag ni Cayetano, kasabay ng paalalang malaki ang papel ng mga mambabatas sa kung ano ang namamayaning diskurso sa bansa. 

Puna ng Senate President, tila puro leadership change at galawan sa pulitika na ang naging laman ng talakayan imbes na ang mga isyung tulad ng inflation, agrikultura, sistemang pangkalusugan, at supply ng enerhiya.

At sa gitna ng patuloy na pang-uuga sa kanyang liderato, sinabi ni Cayetano na bukas siya sa anumang demokratiko at konstitusyonal na proseso sa loob ng Senado.

“I’m at your service and I am at your disposal. Show me 13 hands or 13 signatures,” aniya.

Bukod dito, pinanindigan din ni Cayetano ang pagiging “independent” ng Senado bilang isang co-equal branch ng gobyerno, kaugnay ng mga tensyon na kinasangkutan ng Senate security personnel at mga ahente ng National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Diin niya, hindi ito tungkol sa sinumang personalidad kundi sa pagrespeto sa bawat isang demokratikong institusyon ng gobyerno.

“The Senate is the last line of defense when it comes to democratic issues or issues that affect our democracy,” pahayag ni Cayetano.

Nanawagan din siya ng kahinahunan at pagiging patas pagdating sa impeachment, sabay sabing tiwala siya kayang gampanan nang patas ng mga senador ang kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin bilang mga senator-judge, anuman ang kanilang partido o posisyon.

Hinikayat ni Cayetano ang lahat ng kasamahan sa majority at minority blocs na ibaba ang tensyon at sa halip ay magtulong-tulong sa mahahalagang batas at oversight work.

“Can we go back and start talking again about health, about education?” tanong niya sa pagtatapos ng kanyang talumpati.

Ayon pa kay Cayetano, dapat ibatay sa performance ang paghuhusga sa isang liderato at hindi sa kung anu-anong spekulasyon o pang-aatakeng politikal.

“Judge me as Senate President every single day, every single week,” aniya.

Sa huli, nanawagan siya sa mga kapwa senador na respetuhin ang bawat isa, manindigan para sa katatagan ng Senado bilang isang institusyon, at unahin ang mga isyung tunay na mahalaga sa mamamayang Pilipino sa halip na away-pulitika.

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