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Carlos Trazo

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MANILA - Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has defended the majority’s move to amend Senate rules, rejecting accusations of railroading and claimed that opposition tactics aimed at seizing control of committees could destabilize the chamber. “Sa rules mismo ng Senate, nakalagay doon, simple majority can amend. Again, emphasize ko ha, kasi binabaliktad nang binabaliktad ng ating kaibigan ni Sen. Lacson. Sabi niya, okay lang pag-usapan yung rules, huwag lang i-railroad. Wala pong railroading,” Cayetano declared, underscoring that the plenary holds more power than committees and that the process followed was legitimate.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/25/cayetano-says-willing-to-step-down-if-minority-has-numbers-2231">Cayetano says he is at disposal of colleagues, willing to step down if minority has numbers </a></div> He explained that unlike bills, rule changes do not require multiple readings, and discussions had been ongoing since May 11. “Wala pong railroading. Ang sinasabi po kasi niya, nasa committee yung rules. Ang plenary po ay mas powerful sa committees,” he reiterated, stressing that the majority acted within the chamber’s rules. Cayetano claimed the opposition’s intent is to block online participation and voting, so they can seize control of committees once they gain floor majority. “One of their intent is to not allow the electronic or teleconferencing or any kind of online voting para pag sila majority sa floor, aagawin nila yung mga committee,” he said.Control of committees, he explained, determines which hearings are scheduled, who gets invited, and how often investigations are pursued. He compared the allged maneuvers to &quot;destabilization tactics.&quot; “Alam niyo po ang coup d’état, ang isang essential element po diyan ay stealth… So bakit sila maingay about it? One is to try to create distrust among the 13. Secondly is to create pressure,” Cayetano claimed, adding that predictions of arrests and defections are part of a strategy to sow fear and division.<div> <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/24/cayetano-s-defense-of-drug-war-insults-victims-and-their-families-conti-1321">Cayetano&#x27;s defense of drug war insults victims and their families — Conti </a></div>He also pointed to the unresolved flood control scam as proof of why independent investigations are needed. “Until we have true repentance and true reforms, corruption will continue at the highest levels,” he said, criticizing the release of partial reports that fail to establish accountability.Cayetano said the majority’s focus is on governance and the welfare of ordinary Filipinos, not political games. “We’re not here para manggulo. Kami ang ginugulo. We’re here para yung hindi maayos, ayusin,” he said.

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has defended the majority’s move to amend Senate rules, rejecting accusations of railroading and warning that opposition tactics aimed at seizing control of committees could destabilize the chamber.

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano has defended the majority’s move to amend Senate rules, rejecting accusations of railroading and warning that opposition tactics aimed at seizing control of committees could destabilize the chamber.

Cayetano denies railroading Senate rules change, warns of alleged 'Senate destabilization'

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Cayetano denies railroading Senate rules change, warns of alleged 'Senate destabilization'

Carlos Trazo,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 30, 2026 08:36 PM PHT

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