06-04-2010, 08:13 PM
One more reason to completely lose hope that the Philippines will ever turn into a proper democratic country.
House fails to ratify Freedom of Information Act
From Ces Drilon's Twitter:
http://tweetphoto.com/25495777 There were a lot of angry and frustrated tears outside the halss of congress. The FOI advocates were in shock!
Transparency network members weep at twelve years of work down the drain. http://tweetphoto.com/25490717
House fails to ratify Freedom of Information Act
Quote:The House of Representatives failed to ratify the Freedom of Information bill Friday after the chamber failed to muster a quorum.
Speaker Prospero Nograles adjourned the session after a roll call showed only 128 lawmakers present. At least 135 congressmen are needed for a quorum.
“Under the rules, we can’t transact business if we don’t have a quorum, and we have to adjourn sine die and proceed to closing ceremony,” Speaker Nograles said
From Ces Drilon's Twitter:
http://tweetphoto.com/25495777 There were a lot of angry and frustrated tears outside the halss of congress. The FOI advocates were in shock!
Transparency network members weep at twelve years of work down the drain. http://tweetphoto.com/25490717