Philippine Senators Clash Over Remote Voting Proposal, Minority Walks Out
Philippine senators engaged in a heated debate over a proposal to allow online voting, with the minority bloc walking out in protest. The minority accused the majority of rushing the rule change to benefit members facing charges, raising concerns about quorum and the legality of remote participation.
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Read full article →Drilon blasts Senate majority over remote voting bid
MANILA, Philippines – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday criticized the Senate majority bloc for pushing for an amendment of the Senate rules that would allow senators to vote remotely by teleconference, even calling the proposal “tyranny of the majority.” Drilon said the move “is directly connected” to the impeachment trial of Vice President
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Read full article →'Halata naman': Tulfo says majority rushing remote vote for Bato, others facing charges
The minority bloc senators asked: Why the rush?
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