“If they cite you for contempt, I will jail the senators,” Duterte added. In a previous briefing, Duterte warned of a constitutional crisis if senators would be rude to Cabinet members during hearings. READ: Duterte warns of ‘crisis’ if Senate would be ‘rude’ to Cabinet during hearingHe has also signed a memorandum barring Cabinet officials from attending Senate hearings on the Pharmally contracts. READ: Duterte issues memo forbidding Cabinet execs from attending Pharmally probeIn his briefing, Duterte also said no police or military personnel would follow Senate orders. READ: Duterte to police, military: Don’t arrest anyone ignoring Senate’s subpoenaATMSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 06, 2021 14:37 UTC