LP, NP in stalemate; JPE likely compromise bet By Angie M. Rosales 07/22/2010

Pangilinan, Villar still short of required number LP, NP in stalemate; JPE likely compromise bet By Angie M. Rosales 07/22/2010 Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile will still be the Senate president when the 15th Congress opens on Monday, July 26. Sources yesterday disclosed the information that Enrile has been finally convinced to continue leading the Senate as reportedly, a consensus was formed from among his colleagues, the result of which was that Enrile being the likely “compromise leader.” Speculations are rife that the Senate is heading toward a stalemate on the issue of the Senate presidency as the two contenders for the top post, Senators Francis Pangilinan and Manuel Villar Jr. do not have the numbers to get themselves elected, nor have either been able to attract more to their camp. Enrile already announced that he will not invoke Rule 10 of the Senate rules where he can continue discharging the duties of upper chamber leader in a hold-over capacity, standing firm on his belief that his term for the position ended when the 14th Congress adjourned last month. Enrile, sources said, was present when some senators held a meeting Tuesday night in an undisclosed venue where he was shown overwhelming support to the idea of a “compromise leader,” with “more than” the numbers required to elect a Senate president. It was not immediately known what Enrile’s reaction was, when told of the decision of his colleagues. Enrile made a statement Friday, during his thanksgiving party, that he will only accept the position if he is elected by 13 of his peers.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100722hed1.html

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