‘THE SENATE SESSION OF JUNE 3, 2026 WAS LAWFUL AND VALID'
READ: The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) issues a statement on what constitutes a legitimate quorum for the Senate to conduct official business following the June 3 Senate session, saying the 1949 Avelino v. Cuenco ruling is applicable.
“One senator cannot be compelled to attend the session because he is detained in relation to a non-bailable offense. While another senator cannot be found, as in fact, his whereabouts appear to be unknown since May 11, 2026,” it reads.
“As such, they were excluded from the count of the members used to determine quorum.” | 📷: IBP