Ako Bicol Representative Christopher Co: The legislator differed from his colleague in the party-list, and quoted Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Leopoldo Bataoil in explaining his take on the issue. Bataoil said that it was his "experience, belief and observation that the CHR is more inclined to persecute those in the service. When our soldiers and poliscemen were mutilated no one among the CHR stood up to investigate the enemies of the state." The Pangasinan legislator added that should the bicameral committee later decide to reinstate the budget, he will respect the decision. "That is one of the statements of my fellow congressman. And I’m convinced to vote for it. We have the same reason," said Co, whose staff said was in China at the time of the vote.