Senador Lito Lapid injected humor into the Senate plenary on June 2, 2026, with a lighthearted comment about presiding over a session. His quip, "Kapag ako pumukpok, walang magsasalita. Committee on Silence ako (If I bang the gavel, no one would talk. I'm the Committee on Silence)," was well-received by colleagues.
Isang Pahinga sa Tension sa Gitna ng mga Kawalan
Lapid's remarks came during a time when the Senate was struggling to maintain order due to the absence of the majority bloc. This absence has resulted in a lack of quorum, leading to cancelled sessions over the past two days.
Ang kamakailang pag-aresto kay Senador Jinggoy Estrada at ang patuloy na kawalan ni Senador Ronald 'Bato’ dela Rosa ay lumikha ng isang hindi pangkaraniwang sitwasyon kung saan ang balanse ng mga boto sa loob ng Senado ay nagbago.
Pahayag ng Senate Majority Bloc
The majority bloc has stated that they are withholding a quorum to protect ongoing investigations into alleged corruption. This situation has led to a rare tie between the majority and minority, each with 11 members, complicating legislative proceedings.
In the recent session, Lapid reaffirmed his commitment to the minority and called for unity among senators, emphasizing the need for collaboration despite political challenges.