ADVERTISEMENT“Because they were absent earlier, the more I suspect that in a short while, you will admit who you really are,” Esperon said in Filipino, referring to the Makabayan bloc. The Makabayan bloc of lawmakers—House members representing the party-list groups Bayan Muna, Gabriela, ACT Teachers and Kabataan—sent a lawyer, Maneeka Asistol Sarza, to the hearing of the Senate committee on defense. Sarza told the committee the lawmakers were on relief missions in connection with Typhoon Rolly. Esperon said he found it unfortunate that the Makabayan bloc was absent at the Senate hearing. “Next time, let’s see each other so our people would be enlightened,” he added, still talking in Filipino.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 03, 2020 11:32 UTC