The Senate ethics committee in the Philippines has requested Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to comment on a proposed amendment to Senate rules that would implement a 'no work, no pay' policy for absentee lawmakers.

Senate ethics committee chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito has urged fellow Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to voluntarily decline his salaries and allowances due to his prolonged absences from Senate sessions since November 2025.

Senate President Vicente Sotto III believes Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa should respond to an ethics complaint filed against him for his absence and explain why the case should not proceed.

The Philippine Senate will convene an all-senators’ caucus to establish ground rules for potential dialogues with the Chinese embassy regarding the West Philippine Sea issue and address Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's prolonged absence.

Senate ethics chairman Sen. JV Ejercito stated that an ethics complaint filed against absentee Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa could lose its legal standing if he voluntarily waives his salary and allowances.