People’s Initiative campaign an assault on checks and balances, says Jinggoy Estrada

Manila Bulletin

The move to overwhelm the Senate’s 24 votes with the House of Representatives’ over 300 votes is nothing short of an affront to the principles of bicameralism, Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said. (Video Courtesy of Senate of the Philippines)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/25/people-s-initiative-campaign-an-assault-on-checks-and-balances-says-jinggoy-estrada  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin  Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00 Mr. President, the move to overwhelm the Senate's 24 votes within the House of Representatives

00:07 over 300 votes is nothing short of an affront to the principles of bicameralism and the checks and balances that underpin our democratic framework.

00:22 The idea that a simple joint vote could render our bicameral system meaningless is not only an insult to this august institution, but a betrayal of the trust the people have placed in us.

00:39 And the question that begs the answer is the timing of this audacious move.

00:45 Pushing for tchatcha at this time, when midterm elections are just around the corner, is not only untimely, but also a blatant disregard of the people's mandate.

00:58 Why does there seem to be a rush to tinker with our constitution?

01:04 Is there a deadline? Are we to believe that such a monumental decision can be made without due consideration and thorough public discourse?

01:15 The citizens of this nation deserve a transparent and accountable process, not a rushed attempt to push through changes that could have far-reaching consequences.

01:28 Thank you.

01:29 [Applause]

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