A LEADER of the Young Guns bloc in the House of Representatives today asked former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to work together as lawmakers and not spend all his time on destabilizing the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
“We miss you in the House, sir, in plenary sessions and in committee hearings, in which most of us actively participate,” La Union Rep. Francisco Paolo Ortega said, adding that Alvarez’s concerns can be constructively discussed in the House of Representatives for the nation’s best interests.
Ortega said while Alvarez has the right to exercise his freedom of speech and do what he wishes provided these are within the bounds of law, he is duty-bound as well to perform his tasks as a member of Congress.
“That involves participation in House sessions and committee deliberations. We have not seen him for quite some time,” he said.
He added that members of the Young Guns group look to their elders as role models and their presence in the house during plenary session is very much sought as they learn from their experiences.
