Cayetano and Zubiri Engage in Heated Senate Confrontation
ALAN PETER CAYETANO AND MIGUEL ZUBIRI – The two senators engaged in a heated exchange that nearly escalated into a physical confrontation. The incident occurred on September 24 during a Senate session, as reported by the Bilyonaryo News Channel, although no specific time was mentioned.
In the footage, the two senators are seen shouting and pointing at one another. Cayetano admonished Zubiri, saying, “Wag mo akong sigawan” while pointing a finger. Zubiri responded by approaching Cayetano, demanding to know what he wanted: “Ano’ng gusto mo?” Cayetano fired back with the same question before putting down his phone and adopting a fighting stance.
Cayetano taunted Zubiri with “Oh, ano’ng gusto mo? Oh?” prompting Senator JV Ejercito to step in between them to prevent any physical altercation. Cayetano continued to raise his voice, stating, “Put***ina, sindak ka nang sindak dito eh”, to which Zubiri retorted, questioning the meaning of “sindak” and asserting, “Bakit sisigawan mo ako? Ano’ng pakialam mo?”
At this moment, Senator Pia and another unidentified individual intervened to calm the situation. The altercation reportedly stemmed from Zubiri questioning what he perceived as a “rapid approval process” for an urgent resolution that Cayetano had filed.
Meanwhile, Cayetano is a politician and lawyer who has served as a senator in the Philippines. He has held various political positions, including Secretary of Foreign Affairs and a member of the House of Representatives. He is known for his legislative work and has been involved in various issues, particularly related to governance, education, and social welfare.
On the other hand, Miguel Zubiri is also a Filipino politician who has served as a senator. He has previously held the position of House Deputy Speaker and has been a member of the House of Representatives. Zubiri is recognized for his work on agricultural policies, environmental issues, and infrastructure development. Both politicians have played significant roles in the Philippine political landscape.