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He said they will hold an "all-party caucus to think of effective ways to punish" truant lawmakers whose absences have derailed the passage of important bills that have remained pending in the chamber. 


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House Deputy Majority Leader Antonio Cerilles said De Venecia must appeal to lawmakers "who seem not interested in attending sessions regularly."


"The Speaker should compel lawmakers to attend to their legislative duties regularly," he said. "Since the Constitution talks of equality rule then that should also apply to House members."


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House leadership to tackle problem of absentee congressmen tomorrow

By Delon Porcalla | May 30, 2006 - 12:00am

Leaders of the House of Representatives are scheduled to meet to address the perennial problem of absentee congressmen tomorrow and impose sanctions if necessary, House Majority Leader Prospero Nograles said yesterday....

Headlines

JDV urged to discipline truant lawmakers

By Delon Porcalla | May 27, 2006 - 12:00am

Speaker Jose de Venecia should help solve the problem of truant members at the House of Representatives so as not to derail the passage of important bills, congressional leaders said yesterday. House Deputy Majority...

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