English: In response, Pendatun said that the BARMM leadership had been referring to Tolentino's statements in the Senate to guide their handling of the matter, pending a clear directive coming from the national government.
Filipino: Bilang tugon, sinabi ni Pendatun na nakikinig ang BARMM leadership sa mga pahayag ni Tolentino bilang gabay, habang naghihintay sila ng klarong direktiba mula sa pambansang pamunuan.