Villafuerte to House colleagues who oppose terror bill: Quit as committee heads, respect majority

A top House leader on Wednesday (June 10) called out administration-allied lawmakers, who voted against or withdrew their yes votes for the Anti-Terrorism Bill, saying they should quit their committee leaderships and other plum posts to show respect to the majority coalition in the chamber. "No member was asked or forced to vote 'yes.' It was a conscience vote and choice for everyone," said Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte, one of 22 deputy Speakers in the House. "However, if it's in your conscience to oppose the measure, you should also have the conscience to resign from your leadership position," said Villafuerte, addressing his colleagues. The lawmaker said there w...

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