Senate President Tito Sotto on Tuesday advised those criticizing Senator Bato dela Rosa’s absence from the Senate to file an ethics complaint.
“Siguro kung merong mga kababayan tayo na gustong tanungin ito, gustong panagutin ang legislator, mag-file sila ng ethics complait. Yun ang pinakamagandang remedyo, para matalakay natin ito,” Sotto told reporters in an ambush interview.
He noted that prolonged absences are not uncommon among lawmakers, citing House members who may skip sessions for a year yet continue to receive their salaries.
“Sa Congress nga, mayroong isang buong taon hindi pumapasok eh. Wala naman silang ginagawa, wala rin umaangal eh. Diba? O eto, 2 to 3 weeks pa lang.”
Sotto also mentioned that Dela Rosa has not communicated with him but reassured that the Senate continues to operate normally.