In what is said to be a rare move in the legislative process, Senate Majority floor leader Tito Sotto is expected to deliver a “turno en contra” speech that according to him is an expose against the RH bill. Last week Sotto told reporters of plans to expose the organizations whose interests will be served with the passing of the RH bill and what kind of money they are pouring into it. The “turno en contra” allows lawmakers to present arguments against bills under second reading but are usually only used when discussing the national budget. Sotto will deliver that speech at the Senate today. Sponsors of the RH bill have pegged the passage of the measure by the end of the year at the latest but latest developments suggest a longer road ahead.
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