Lacson says time for Senate to review rules amid Dela Rosa case

Senators to tackle Bato's absence in caucus—Lacson

The continued absence of Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa from sessions of the Philippine Senate will be among the matters to be taken up during an all-senators" caucus scheduled for Monday, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said on Saturday.

Lacson: Senate may revisit rules amid Dela Rosa's prolonged absence

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate may review and amend its internal rules to address the continued absence of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from plenary sessions, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Saturday.Speaking to reporters after attending the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association’s homecoming in Baguio City, Lacson said the chamber currently lacked clear provisions covering prolonged absences from plenary proceedings, …

Lacson says time for Senate to review rules amid Dela Rosa case

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Amid the months-long absence of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the chamber, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said it was time for Congress’ upper house to review its rules on non-attendance. Dela Rosa may face an ethics complaint over his absence to be filed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, the latter said last January. Asked why the Senate couldn’t sanction Dela Rosa themselves, Lacson answere…

No rule on plenary absence? Lacson calls for senate rules review amid Bato case

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said the Senate should consider revisiting its rules on attendance, citing the prolonged absence of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. Lacson raised the possibility of amending the chamber’s internal rules to address situations similar to Dela Rosa’s, noting that there is currently no provision covering extended non-attendance in plenary …