Tulfo: ‘Blue Ribbon hearing’ today unauthorized (opens original article in a new tab)

Senator Erwin Tulfo criticized a hearing organized by Michael Defensor as unauthorized and illegitimate, citing lack of Senate protocol compliance and Defensor's non-membership.

• Senator Erwin Tulfo called a hearing by Michael Defensor 'illegitimate' as he is not a Senate member or Blue Ribbon committee member.
• Tulfo stated the hearing bypassed Senate rules requiring three-day notice and agenda distribution for committee hearings.
• The Blue Ribbon committee warned against unauthorized use of its name and urged reliance on official announcements.