Masyadong abala at walang oras ang liderato ng Kamara na dumalo at makipag talastasan sa imbestigasyon ng Senado bukas (January 30) kaugnay sa sinasabing “signature buying” sa peoples initiative para amyendahan ang Saligang Batas.

“While we appreciate Senator Imee Marcos' open invitation, it seems we in the House have our hands full crafting legislation aimed at enhancing the lives of our fellow Filipinos. It's a demanding task, but someone's got to do it,” abiso ni House Majority Leader at Zamboanga City 2nd District Representative Manuel Jose Dalipe said.

Sa mensaheng ipinadala ni Dalipe sa Senado, ipinaabot nito sa mga senado na nakatutok ang Kamara sa “building bridges, others seem more inclined to hunt for witches.”

“But rest assured, should our legislative schedule allow, we'd be more than willing to engage in fruitful discussions, preferably ones that construct, not deconstruct, our collective efforts for national progress,” pahayag ni Dalipe.

Ang mensahe ay direktang ipinarating ni Dalipe kay presidential sister at Senate committee on electoral reforms chair Senator Imee Marcos, pinsan ni House Speaker at Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

Dinepensahan naman ni Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda ang pahayag ni Senator Francis Escudero ukol sa resibo na si Romualdez ang nasa likod ng PI.

Sa ulat, isiniwalat ni Escudero ang video footage ng speech ni Romualdez sa economic forum sa Iloilo noong Disyembre kung saan binanggit nito ang PI para amyendahan ang konstitusyon.

Paglilinaw ni Salceda ang ibig sabihin ni Romualdez sa video footage ay kinikilala nito ang democratic process ng pagkilos ng publiko para isulong ang charter change na bahagi ng kanilang karapatan salig sa Saligang Batas.

Giit ni Salceda, hindi ibig sabihin ng House Speaker na kinokontrol ng Kamara ang PI at hinihikayat ang isang bukas na diskurso upang bigyan ng sapat na kaalaman ang publiko sa kanilang karapatan at papel sa democratic process.

“Speaker Romualdez, in his statement, expressed support for this democratic exercise, emphasizing its importance in resolving current constitutional debates. It is crucial to understand that this support does not equate to direct participation or control by the House in the People’s Initiative process. The role of the House of Representatives, as envisioned by Speaker Romualdez, is to encourage public discourse and awareness regarding constitutional amendments, ensuring that citizens are well-informed and engaged in the democratic processes that shape the nation,” paliwanag ni Salceda.

Nanawagan naman si 4Ps party-list Representative Marcelino Libanan sa mga senador na huwag gamitin ang simbahan bilang paraan na pagdiskusyunan ang kanilang political agendas.

“As an ex-seminarian, I wish to address a matter of great concern that touches upon the sacred boundaries of faith and the operational ethics of politics. I have always believed in the separation of church and state, and in the purity of worship unblemished by worldly pursuits,” ayon kay Libanan.

“I appeal to all leaders and citizens alike to uphold the blessedness of faith in public life, and to ensure that all our actions, words, and prayers are consistent with the genuine pursuit of the greater good, under God’s guidance and grace,” dagdag ni Libanan.