Financial execs warn against rushed Senate remote voting rules

MANILA, Philippines – Any attempt to change the Senate’s rules to allow lawmakers to vote electronically during sessions must undergo careful study and broad consultation, a group of financial executives said on Wednesday. The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (Finex) made the call a day after heated debates over Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s proposal to allow senators to vote remotely via teleconference triggered a walkout by minority senators. READ: Clash on Senate online voting ends in walkout “Physical presence and direct participation in Senate proceedings remain important elements of accountability and transparency,” Finex said in a statement. “The Senate plays a […]...

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