Senate seeks rules on absent senators
The Philippine Senate is seeking to establish definitive rules for absent senators, prompted by the case of Ronald dela Rosa, who is in hiding after an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. The resolution aims to fill a policy gap regarding prolonged unauthorized absences and their impact on legislative duties and public funds.
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