Minority bloc condemns attempt to ‘rush’ major change in Senate rules

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.” READ: Senators clash over rule allowing online voting; minority walks out He also once again questioned whether the proposed rule change was being […]...

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