Sotto wants institutionalized rules for absentee senators

Rappler - Nov 4, 2026

'There is a policy gap as regards the possible sanction on a member of the Senate with prolonged unauthorized absence rendering them unable to participate in major legislative functions,' the senator says in his proposed resolution

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