“The jurisdiction of the court is not affected by my participation in Senate hearings via electronic means,” she added. Earlier, 15 senators signed and filed a resolution that would amend the Senate rules allowing the chamber to conduct plenary sessions and hearings via teleconferencing. ADVERTISEMENTShe said if she had not been part of the opposition, she would have been allowed to participate in sessions and hearings remotely. Zubiri added that De Lima could appeal these rulings to the court and if granted, the Senate would comply. “Unfortunately it is a decision we cannot decide on ourselves without violating the rules of the court and Legal Jurisprudence,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 30, 2020 07:52 UTC