Erwin Tulfo suspends Blue Ribbon meeting amid Mindanao earthquake

Senator Erwin Tulfo has officially postponed a scheduled Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing regarding controversial flood control projects. The decision was made in response to the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that recently hit the Mindanao region. As the committee chairperson, Tulfo opted to halt the proceedings indefinitely to prioritize the ongoing emergency situation. No new date has been announced for the resumption of the inquiry. The move reflects a shift in legislative focus toward the immediate disaster response efforts required across the affected areas.

The suspension highlights the prioritization of disaster management and public safety over legislative investigations during times of national emergency.