Bello slammed Sotto for allegedly being submissive to President Duterte who pushed bills in the current administration. Some of the laws Bello mentioned are the Anti-Terr0rism Act, the Public Service Act, and the Foreign Investment Act, and the Rice Tariffication Act.
“Wag ho tayong mag-rewrite ng history kasi lahat naman ng key legislative na itinulak ni President Duterte, who was the biggest backer? It was Mr. Sotto,” said Bello. “He never dissented from any major legislation kaya ho hindi independent ang kandidatong ito.” he added.
Due to Bello's relentless crit1cism, the moderators of the said debate were forced to turn off the former legislator's microphone first.
After the debate, Sotto said that what he is doing is for his countrymen so he is promoting good laws.
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Vince Glorioso: I wonder how are we going to make independent foreign policy while relying on other nation's military strength in enforcing the arbitral ruling. There is an apparent less efforts on making our arm3d forces capable of defending and executing the international court ruling. Let's put it this way. China made its claim in the WPS using its nine-dash line, recognizing and enforcing it as if it is legal, notwithstanding of its inconsistency with the international law; simply because they have the capability to flex their own muscles. Similarly, try visiting Singaporean Foreign Policy and they recognize the role of military in enforcing an independent one. There is no key on making an independent foreign policy and defending the integrity of our national territory, but strengthening our own military capability - which will balance the diplomatic ties (without our necks being held) and lawful fulfillment of the law of the sea.
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