Different strokes for different presidents
Not yet in full power and position, and already Sisters Inc. is butting in, not only in the affairs of the executive, but also in a supposed co-equal branch of government — the legislature. Celebrity sister of President-elect Noynoy Aquino, according to a very reliable source in the Senate, has not only been calling up senators to solicit votes for Mr. Noted, Sen. Francis Pangilinan’s bid for the Senate presidency, but has gone to the extent of offering choice positions for several senators, in exchange of their vote for the Liberal Party bet to ensure his top position. At the same time, it has been noted that the other sisters have not only been vetting candidates for the brother’s Cabinet positions, but are also into greatly influencing his decisions, if not making the major decisions for him. As recounted by the Senate source, Kris offered several senators the retention of their positions and committee chairmanships, such as the Senate President pro-tempore, held today by reelected Sen. Jinggoy Estrada; the games and amusement committee chairmanship currently being held by reelected Sen. Lito Lapid, the public works committee held by reelected Sen. Bong Revilla, among other choice chairmanships, all to ensure that Noynoy gets a majority of senators in the incoming Senate.... MORE Source: The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100623com1.html |
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