Cayetano tells Senate staff: Choose ‘with conscience’ who to follow

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano urged Senate staff to thoughtfully decide whom they will support during hearings, hinting at potential repercussions for those refusing to cooperate with his bloc. This move highlights the growing tension within the Senate, particularly regarding the roles of resource persons in committee hearings. Such internal conflicts underscore the broader issues of power dynamics and loyalty within legislative bodies, which have significant implications for the Senate's functioning and the legislative process as a whole.