MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should reject proposed “draconian and regressive” laws like the revival of the death penalty in the last few session days of the 17th Congress, Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said on Tuesday. The 17th Congress has barely eight days before it adjourns sine die on June 8. ADVERTISEMENTIn a press statement, the leader of the House “Magnificent 7” bloc in the lower chamber urged the upper House to nix the revival of capital punishment. The Senate should also reject the amendments to the Public Service Act, which allows aliens and foreign corporations to own and operate public utilities previously reserved for Filipino citizens or corporations. ‘Opposition to federalism must continue’Meanwhile, the Liberal Party member said Senate’s resistance to Charter change should “relentlessly continue” in the 18th Congress.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2019 07:41 UTC