Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri asked the Philippine Senate to strike remarks made by Senator Imee Marcos from the official record on Monday [1].
The request highlights growing tension within the chamber over the potential formation of a constitutional assembly. If the remarks remain, they could be cited as official legislative positioning on a matter of national governance.
Zubiri said the accusations made by Marcos were a "propaganda tool" [1]. He said the claims were intended to manipulate public opinion and should not be preserved as part of the government's formal documentation [1].
The dispute occurred within the Philippine Senate chamber [1]. Zubiri said the statements were clearly opinionated and lacked the factual basis required for official records [1].
Marcos had previously raised concerns regarding an alleged constitutional assembly. Zubiri's move to have the comments removed suggests an effort to prevent the use of the Senate floor for what he characterizes as misinformation [1].
The Senate has not yet announced a final ruling on whether the specific portions of the transcript will be expunged [1].
“"propaganda tool"”
This clash reflects a deeper struggle over the narrative surrounding constitutional reform in the Philippines. By attempting to strike the remarks from the record, Zubiri is seeking to delegitimize the claims of a constitutional assembly before they can be used as political leverage or established as a matter of legislative fact.
