Philippine Senators Don't Need Clearance for Personal Trips, Rules Clarified Amid High-Profile Trials
Two Philippine senators have traveled abroad amidst an ongoing impeachment trial and budget deliberations. Senate rules confirm that senators do not require prior clearance from the Senate President for personal trips, a policy amended in 2016.
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