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MANILA, Philippines — Minority bloc senators on Tuesday condemned what they called an “attempt to rush a major change in Senate rules” as the majority moved to suddenly amend session rules to allow absent lawmakers to participate through teleconference.
In a statement, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan explained that the minority walked out of the Senate plenary hall because what was unfolding inside was being “rushed by the tyranny of the majority” and “looked less like orderly deliberation.”
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He also once again questioned whether the proposed rule change was being rushed to benefit the now-in-hiding Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and other senators facing plunder allegations.
