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Philippine Senate Considers Absentee Voting for Members Facing Legal Issues
A Senate proposal would let members vote without attending sessions. The plan centers on one senator facing an arrest warrant. The Supreme Court has already denied a related temporary restraining order request.
May 27, 8:00 AM·1m read1 source
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The measure is described as a way for one senator facing legal proceedings to participate while avoiding arrest. The Supreme Court denied the senator's petition for a temporary restraining order. The Solicitor General filed a comment outlining distinctions in the case.
Background on the Proposal The plan emerged after the formation of a new Senate majority. Supporters say it would let all members fulfill their duties regardless of location. Critics within the discussion have questioned whether the rule change is intended mainly to shield one member from arrest warrants tied to past cases.
The Supreme Court rejected the temporary restraining order request. The Solicitor General's filing noted limits on the requested relief. Dean Mel Sta. Maria joined columnist John Nery to discuss the legal distinctions in the episode of In the Public Square aired May 27 at 8 pm. The episode examined the petition, the court's ruling, and the Solicitor General's position.
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