Senator Erwin Tulfo stresses a point during the budget briefing for the Department of Public Works and Highways on Sept. 30, 2025. (File photo from NOY MORCOSO / Inquirer)
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Wednesday questioned the refusal of the House of Representatives to agree to the Senate’s amendments on the bill that institutionalizes the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
An impassioned Tulfo criticized the House, claiming that the provision – which bars government officials and employees from delivering or implementing the financial assistance program – is holding back the House from signing the measure.
“We waited for several minutes for our counterpart, the lower House, to sign that AICS bill. Unfortunately, we are at a deadlock. They did not want to sign,” Tulfo said during the Senate special session.
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