Senator Lapid: Rumors he’s switching forced him to break his silence

MANILA, Philippines — For Senator Lito Lapid, a veteran lawmaker known for his “silence,” it was important to clarify what he meant by his latest nonverbal engagement on the floor. On Tuesday, Lapid did just that. He reminded peers that he remained a member of the Senate minority bloc, amid rumors that he had switched to the majority. The buzz over his allegiance grew after Lapid, unlike the rest of the minority senators, did not second the motion of Sen. Migz Zubiri on Monday to strike off the record a video presentation made by Sen. Imee Marcos. He also shook […]...

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