It is established that her being the mother of the franchisee’s owner gives her indirect interest in the franchise,” Peralta said in a statement. Both the Senate and the House of Representatives on Monday ratified the bill, which now awaits the signature of President Rodrigo Duterte. Legarda, however, said earlier she abstained from voting “out of delicadeza.”READ: Senate, House ratify Solar Para sa Bayan franchise bill“On the words of the sponsor, it’s a social justice legislation. The group also alleged that Legarda’s Senate staff actively followed up on the progress of her son’s franchise request in the House Committee on Legislative Franchises. In September 2018, a group of lawmakers at the House of Representatives filed a resolution questioning the franchise.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 04, 2019 08:15 UTC