00:00 Both branches of government have very vital roles to play to ensure the effective dispensation of public service and the creation of implementation of programs as well.
00:10 Thus, it is imperative that the President meet members of the Legislative every once in a while to ensure that their goals and direction are all aligned.
00:17 Danielle Manalastas has the full report.
00:22 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with First Lady Liza Marcos hosted a dinner last night for the Senators of the 19th Congress.
00:31 21 Senators showed up for the dinner meeting.
00:34 In the pictures sent by Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senators Coco Pimentel, Risa Contiveros, and Sheiza Escudero were apparently missing.
00:43 (In Tagalog)
00:57 Senator Pimentel said he was busy last night.
01:00 Senator Contiveros, meanwhile, had a prior commitment.
01:04 Zubiri said the President is well aware of the Senate's stand on the West Philippine Sea issue
01:10 as they reported that the resolution they passed was discussed with the DFA just so all parties stay on the same page with the executive.
01:20 In a separate TV interview, Zubiri said the President mentioned his meeting earlier in the evening with former President Rodrigo Duterte.
01:29 On the question of former President Duterte as possible special envoy to China, Zubiri said, "Why not?"
01:37 as anyone who can help diplomacy will be a big help.
01:41 Senator Bong Go, a known close ally of the former President, also supports this possibility.
01:48 (In Tagalog)
02:01 But for Senator Sheiza Escudero, the current President remains has this issue well in hand.
02:07 (In Tagalog)
02:15 Escudero admits he is not in favor of the earlier resolution which urges the government to bring up the issue of West Philippine Sea to the United Nations General Assembly, citing possible consequences.
02:29 (In Tagalog)
02:58 (In Tagalog)
03:03 Daniel Manalastas for the Nation.
03:05 Mhm.
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