MANILA, Philippines — House Majority Leader Fredenil Castro has denied that the lower chamber would become Malacañang’s rubber stamp in the coming 18th Congress. I hope that the party will not break up so that still, there could be balance in our government,” he added. The National Unity Party president nonetheless maintained there should be “collaboration” between the executive and the legislative branch. Sen. Cynthia Villar, who is leading the senatorial race based on the latest tally, also allayed fears that the new Senate would become Malacañang’s rubber stamp, even as LP sees a repeat of the “tyranny of numbers” in the18th Congress. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)RELATED STORIES:LP sees same ‘tyranny of majority’ in next CongressSenate will remain independent, won’t be Palace rubber stamp – VillarADVERTISEMENTRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2019 11:26 UTC