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Minority senators walk out, protest ICC-wanted online vote

5/26/2026

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Minority senators walked out of the Philippine Senate on May 26, 2026 to protest an online vote amendment letting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa vote despite an ICC warrant.
They said the motion by Rodante Marcoleta violated Senate rules, bypassed committee review, and Risa Hontiveros called it a travesty.
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda adjourned the session, scheduling a return for June 1, 2026 after the walkout broke quorum.

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Minority senators walked out of the Philippine Senate on May 26, 2026 to protest an online vote amendment letting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa vote despite an ICC warrant.
They said the motion by Rodante Marcoleta violated Senate rules, bypassed committee review, and Risa Hontiveros called it a travesty.
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda adjourned the session, scheduling a return for June 1, 2026 after the walkout broke quorum.