Agot Isidro Criticizes Pia Cayetano After Senate Lobby Incident
AGOT ISIDRO – The veteran actress criticized Senator Pia Cayetano following a tense incident at the Senate lobby on June 4, where a group of former Marines was brought in to testify on alleged irregularities in flood control projects. The event became controversial after reports and video clips circulated online showing a crowded and chaotic scene as the witnesses were escorted into the Senate.
Isidro expressed her frustration on social media, questioning the senator’s behavior during the incident. She pointed out that Cayetano, who is known for her strong involvement in sports and triathlons, appeared to be acting overly dramatic when she was seen catching her breath after what seemed like a crowded moment in the Senate lobby. The actress suggested that the reaction was exaggerated and unnecessary, given the senator’s athletic background.
During the event, Cayetano, along with a colleague, guided 18 former Marines into the Senate building so they could participate in a hearing related to alleged issues involving flood control projects. A video shared online showed the senator with her arm around two of the witnesses as they entered the session hall. At one point, she appeared slightly breathless after the brief commotion but later continued walking normally as she escorted the rest of the group inside.
The incident quickly sparked mixed reactions on social media, with many users debating whether the senator’s actions were appropriate or overly theatrical. Some netizens criticized her behavior, calling it exaggerated and unnecessary, while others defended her actions as part of managing a tense and crowded situation inside the Senate.
The controversy also came amid earlier tensions in the Senate involving a separate confrontation between Senator Robin Padilla and Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla, which had already drawn public attention. The latest incident added to growing public discussion about behavior and conduct inside the Senate during high-profile hearings.