MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis Tolentino on Wednesday defended the Senate from criticism that it “remained silent” and has frozen into inaction during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President, yung sinasabi po nila na walang ginagawa ang Senado, Ang sagot diyan ay, ‘No.”; The Senate has not remained silent, nor has it succumbed to inaction,” Tolentino, speaking to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, said in his privilege speech. ADVERTISEMENT(Mr. President, on the accusations they are raising that the Senate has done nothing, my answer is no. The Senate has not remained silent, nor it did succumb to inaction.) Tolentino raised his concerns as he said there have been “fake news” circulating that senators did nothing during the pandemic.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 06, 2020 12:11 UTC