BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Amid the months-long absence of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from the chamber, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said it was time for Congress’ upper house to review its rules on non-attendance. Dela Rosa may face an ethics complaint over his absence to be filed by former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, the latter said last January. Asked why the Senate couldn’t sanction Dela Rosa themselves, Lacson answered, “It’s because there’s nothing in our rules. We have rules for continued absences in committees. They lose their membership in that committee. But, as far as the […]... Keep on reading: Lacson says time for Senate to review rules amid Dela Rosa case