Lawmakers cornered on 'death' bill

New members of the House of Representatives are being cautioned on voting against and asking questions on the proposed death penalty bill, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

According to Rep. Tom Villarin of Akbayan party-list, House leaders have been calling the attention of the lawmakers who did not vote for the bills favored by the super majority bloc namely the proposed two-tier tax scheme for cigarettes and the renewal of the franchise of Smart Communications.