Members of the Senate minority walk out of the plenary session over that they call a 'travesty of rules'
Senate of the Philippines
May 26, 2026 8:40 PM PHT
Members of the Senate minority walk out of the plenary session over that they call a 'travesty of rules'
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate minority walks out after a heated debate on a motion allowing senators to participate in plenary sessions online, on Tuesday, May 26.
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The Senate minority bloc walked out of the plenary session after opposing what they called a rush to amend the chamber's rules.
'We walked out because what happened on the floor looked less like orderly deliberation,' says Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson
Members of the Senate minority block walk out: (from left) Sherwin Gatchalian, Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, Francis Pangilinan,…
Minority senators appeared to have prevented a vote on a motion to tackle in the plenary a proposed rule amendment that would…
Photo: Kiko Pangilinan Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Tuesday night engaged in an intense debate over Sen.…
An intense debate ensued over Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s proposed rule allowing senators to vote electronically during sessions.
