National Security Adviser (NSA) Clarita Carlos did not mince words on the deliberations of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes on Cha-cha, when she said the no ‘bobo’ could be part of the parliamentary system, should the Philippines adapt this form of government.
The NSA chief highlighted that the word parliament comes from the French term “parler,” which means to talk.
“That’s why parliament is like talking environment. You talk. If you zipper your mouth there, I mean you will be ousted in the next election. That’s why no bobo (fool) can be member of parliament. By the way, I’m sorry for the use of the word but I can’t find any other one which is appropriate,” said Carlos.
If a member of a parliament is unable to talk, share ideas, and continue the question period, Carlos claimed that he will be expelled from the chamber for having “nothing between his ears.”
“Because in the question hour, every member of the parliament will be asked what have you done in agriculture, what have you done in health services and the like and will be made accountable for what he has or has not done,” she added.
