Remote voting risks undermining Senate’s legitimacy, group warns

Justice Reform Initiative urges Senate to halt moves for virtual participation

'Rule changes affecting impeachment proceedings cannot be made through regular plenary amendments. Any attempt to circumvent this violates the constitutional framework governing impeachment,' says the nonprofit group Justice Reform Initiative

Remote voting risks undermining Senate’s legitimacy, group warns

MANILA, Philippines – A coalition of business and civil society groups on Friday warned that a proposed rule allowing senators to participate and vote remotely could undermine the Senate’s legitimacy. In a statement, the Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) said changing Senate rules to allow remote attendance raises constitutional questions that could ultimately weaken public trust in the chamber. “A Senate perceived as allowing its rules to be shap…

Senate virtual voting plan sparks backlash from business leaders

The Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) joined the growing opposition from the private sector against the recent attempt by the Senate majority bloc to allow...

Online voting for senators? Bongbong Marcos disagrees

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is against moves by the Senate majority bloc to amend the rules to allow senators to cast their votes online.