Marcos Tells Senators to Get Back to Work Amid Senate Impasse

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged senators to return to work as the Marcos Senate session remarks placed renewed attention on the ongoing impasse in the upper chamber.

Marcos said there are rules for cancelling a session, including informing the other chamber ahead of time. He also questioned whether accompanying a senator to another destination was enough reason to call off a session.

Marcos Senate Session Remarks Question Cancellation

“I don’t think na ihahatid mo ang isang senador para pumunta kung saan siya pupunta, hindi yata sapat na dahilan ’yan para i-cancel ang isang session,” Marcos said.

The President’s comments came after Senate sessions were disrupted by political tensions and attendance issues. The situation has triggered criticism from some senators, especially those who said legislative work should not be stopped by internal disputes.

According to ABS-CBN News, Marcos urged senators to “get back to work” as the Senate continued to face an impasse.

Senate Tensions Draw Public Attention

The Senate has been under scrutiny following disputes involving its leadership and the absence of some members during plenary sessions.

GMA News reported that minority senators called for Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to resign, accusing the majority bloc of failing to attend sessions and disrupting the chamber’s work.

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Why the Issue Matters

The Senate plays a key role in passing laws, conducting inquiries, and handling major national issues. When sessions are cancelled or delayed, pending legislative work may also be affected.

Marcos’ remarks signal pressure on senators to resolve internal disagreements and resume regular work.

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As the Marcos Senate session issue continues, the focus now shifts to whether senators can move past the dispute and return to normal legislative proceedings.