Oil crisis, El Niño not grounds for Senate remote work

SENATOR Ana Theresia “Risa” N. Hontiveros-Baraquel on Thursday rejected Senator Robinhood C. Padilla’s suggestion that the Middle East war is a “force majeure” that should allow senators to attend sessions virtually, noting that the said issues require the chamber to work on-site. In a press statement, Ms. Hontiveros said the problems cited by Mr. Padilla […]