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Many users have described Cayetano’s emotional display as 'acting,' with some turning her remarks into a scripted format and overlaying her speech with soft piano music
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate is no stranger to drama. In the past ten days alone, the public has witnessed a coup d’etat, a shooting (or, more formally, a “gun-related incident”), a reported escape, and the Senate convening as an impeachment court.
Of these, the shooting — and how it was discussed — sparked the chamber’s latest viral moment. Senator Risa Hontiveros delivered a privilege speech calling out the Senate for acting “na para bang walang nangyari” (as if nothing happened) after how last week’s events cast the institution in a negative light.
Shortly after, Senator Pia Cayetano took the floor to contest Hontiveros’ remarks, appearing visibly emotional and in tears. She said the comment that “nothing happened” was false and hurtful, stressing that she felt her life was threatened during the shooting. She also called out the members of the minority bloc for not asking her “kumusta” (How are you?) following the incident.
