Senate attendance data puts focus on Bato's 31 absencesSenate data show some lawmakers present in all sessions, while others logged multiple absences. Sen. Bato dela Rosa skipped for 31 days. Senators' attendance 20th Congress of the Philippines, Senate, First Regular Session | July 28, 2025 to March 18, 2026 | Session No. Dela Rosa’s 31 absences stood out because they accounted for more than half of the 58 session days covered by the report. In January, Senate President Tito Sotto said the senator’s office was still operating even if Dela Rosa himself had not been attending plenary sessions.

Source: Philippine Star April 10, 2026 10:31 UTC