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Senator Erwin Tulfo Refutes Claims of Lack of Support After Senate Shooting
Erwin Tulfo: Minority senators checked on majority after Senate shooting
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Senator Erwin Tulfo from the minority bloc in the Philippine Senate refuted claims by Senator Pia Cayetano that no one checked on the majority bloc after the May 13 shooting incident. Tulfo stated that he and several other senators sent messages of support in their group chat that night, highlighting the communication among senators despite the incident's severity.
- 01Senator Erwin Tulfo disputed Senator Pia Cayetano's claim regarding the lack of communication from the minority bloc after the Senate shooting.
- 02Tulfo and other minority senators sent messages in a WhatsApp group chat to check on their colleagues in the majority bloc.
- 03Senator Camille Villar responded to Tulfo's message, confirming that the majority bloc was okay.
- 04Cayetano expressed emotional distress during a Senate session, stating that she felt hurt by the lack of outreach from colleagues.
- 05Tulfo questioned why Cayetano did not acknowledge the messages sent in the group chat.
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In a recent statement, Senator Erwin Tulfo from the minority bloc of the Philippine Senate addressed claims made by Senator Pia Cayetano regarding the aftermath of the May 13 shooting incident within the Senate complex. Tulfo asserted that several senators, including himself, Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan, Bam Aquino, and Sherwin Gatchalian, had communicated through a WhatsApp group chat to check on their colleagues in the majority bloc. He specifically mentioned sending a supportive message around 9:57 p.m., which was acknowledged by Senator Camille Villar, who replied, 'Thank you, we’re all okay.' Tulfo expressed confusion over Cayetano's assertion that no one reached out, emphasizing the active communication that took place. During a Senate session, Cayetano had expressed her emotional pain over the incident, lamenting the lack of concern shown by some of her colleagues, which she found deeply hurtful. The exchange highlights the tensions and emotional responses following the shooting incident, as senators navigate their relationships in the wake of such a traumatic event.
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The incident has highlighted the need for improved communication and emotional support among senators, which could influence future interactions and policies regarding security in the Senate.
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