Marcoleta’s ‘legal background’ jab at Hontiveros draws backlash

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta‘s attempt to dismiss Sen. Risa Hontiveros‘ argument in a rules debate by invoking legal background has drawn criticism for appearing to reduce legislative work to lawyering, even as the Senate itself is composed of both lawyers and non-lawyers. The exchange happened during the Senate plenary session on Tuesday, May […] The post Marcoleta’s ‘legal background’ jab at Hontiveros draws backlash appeared first on Interaksyon.