Senate President Pro Tempore Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has filed Senate Resolution No. 751 seeking to establish guidelines and possible sanctions for senators with prolonged unauthorized absences. Filed on October 27, the resolution aims to address gaps in existing Senate rules and ensure lawmakers fulfill their legislative responsibilities. Sotto cited public complaints over absenteeism, describing it as a waste of taxpayers’ money and a neglect of public duty. He recommended that the Senate Committee on Rules develop guidelines to uphold accountability and maintain public trust in the institution.