Sotto wants institutionalized rules for absentee senators

Rappler - Nov 4, 2026

'There is a policy gap as regards the possible sanction on a member of the Senate with prolonged unauthorized absence rendering them unable to participate in major legislative functions,' the senator says in his proposed resolution

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MANILA, Philippines — The gap between Vice President Sara Duterte and her predecessor, Leni Robredo, in a hypothetical presidential race has narrowed by 7 percentage points, based on the results of a survey conducted by Octa Research. According to the survey, 40 percent of adult Filipinos said they would vote for Duterte if the May

Bukidnon sugar planters reject US export quota

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Free MRT-3, LRT-2 rides for minors on Nov. 4

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73 wanted persons arrested in Soccsksargen in one week

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Barbers: VP Sara's defense team unlikely to overturn prosecution's evidence

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