MANILA, Philippines — The Senate majority bloc on Monday said it is ready to hold special session called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 17 to attend to urgent legislative measures needed for nationbuilding.
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri said his fellow senators in the majority "are ready to do our mandate, work hard and help the Senate act on urgent matters before us."
"Walang drama, walang delay, walang dahilan para hindi magtrabaho ([There's] No drama, no delay, no reason not to work," Zubiri said in a statement.
Sen. Panfilo Lacson posted a cryptic message on X, "Wednesday, June 17 special session: Hopefully Delulu pa more becomes no more."
Lacson on Sunday said the majority is "ready for any dirty tricks" that Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who insisted to be still the Senate president, may attempt during the special session.
Zubiri said the special session's agenda is "clear and urgent, touching on health care, education funding and assistance for Filipinos in crisis, matters that can bring real help to Filipino families who need government to act with urgency and compassion."
The Commission on Appointments, he said, also has important work to do on Cabinet, military and foreign service appointments.
"We owe it to our institutions to act with diligence and fairness. We should be ready to work and ready to help move forward whatever must be acted upon for the public good," Zubiri said.
