A rather serious public hearing at the Senate of the Philippines was briefly disrupted by a loud blow – after the Senate seal fell – and eventually, by laughter from Senator Imee Marcos’ quick wit. | zacariansINQ
The Senate committee on social justice, welfare, and rural development were discussing Senate Bills 21, 74, and 824, which all aim to amend Republic Act No.
10868 or the Centenarians Act of 2016, as well as the Magna Carta for Child Development Workers or Day Care Workers when the big thud happened.“Mabuti walang tao ,” Senator Win Gatchalian was heard saying, as Senator Robinhood Padilla checked on the Senate staff.
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