Curtains fall on the 15th Congress

The resumption of session by the lame duck 15th Congress on Wednesday, June 5, promises to be a slam-bang affair. Usually, the closing sessions of Congress are largely ceremonial, highlighted by the adoption of self-congratulatory resolutions. Well, I foresee high drama and tension, with Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile scheduled to deliver a privileged speech on that day.

JPE rarely delivers a privileged speech but when he does, you can be sure that it will be a strongly worded, even venomous one. I predict that he’ll make scathing remarks against his critics in the Senate and could even make good his resignation as top honcho of the chamber. And if he does resign, I’m sure he’ll throw out the window the traditional resolution adopted by the chamber before adjourning sine die extolling the Senate President for a job well done.