MANILA, Philippines — It is with “blind loyalty” that senators could turn into an “expensive rubber stamp,” Sen. Panfilo Lacson said, as he reminded his colleagues about what they should consider when casting their votes on issues being tackled by the upper chamber. ADVERTISEMENT“While loyalty is a virtue, blind loyalty is simply just that — blind,” he added. READ: Senate adopts resolution seeking SC ruling on Senate role in treaty abrogationTwelve voted in favor of the resolution and seven administration-allied senators abstained from voting on the measure. After the resolution was adopted, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon expressed regret at the failure of the Senate to summon a unanimous vote on the measure. READ: ‘Bato’ laments: ‘Di na kami majority, talo kami palagi’“Having said that, there is no reason to be saddened either way by the voting on Senate Resolution 337.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 03, 2020 14:15 UTC