Senate minority bloc calls for Senate president resignation after two-day session absence

The Senate minority bloc on Tuesday called on Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano to resign after the majority bloc, at his direction, did not attend the plenary session for a second straight day. ” They cited Rule XIV, Section 41 of the Senate rules, which requires consultation with both the majority and minority leaders before postponing a session.

m. session. Without the 13 senators needed for a quorum, the chamber could not conduct business, leaving Senator Risa Hontiveros’ Anti-Hospital Detention Bill pending. m. ” The minority bloc said the action violated Senate rules and prevented work on pending legislation before Congress adjourns sine die on June 6.

Next steps cited by minority Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson appealed to majority senators to attend Wednesday’s session so the chamber can resume work. Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the minority will “exhaust all legal remedies to address this impasse.”