Cayetano claims 'obvious' culprit behind minority threats

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Monday hinted that the identity of those allegedly behind threats against minority lawmakers was readily apparent, though he stopped short of naming specific individuals. "It's obvious, isn't it, guys? It's obvious," Cayetano said when questioned about the alleged intimidation campaign. The remarks came amid heightened tensions in the Senate as impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte continue. Separately, Senator Pia Cayetano, the minority leader's sister, voiced alarm over what she characterized as intimidation tactics directed at senator-judges presiding over the impeachment trial. She did not elaborate on specific incidents but expressed concern that such pressure could compromise the judicial process. The allegations of intimidation have added another layer of tension to an already contentious political environment in the chamber, with opposition senators increasingly vocal about what they describe as pressure from the administration.