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Absent Philippine senators voluntarily forgo salaries during leave
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian disclosed that absent senators, including Sen. Loren Legarda, have voluntarily waived their compensation while on medical leave or detachment from duty.
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MANILA — Several Philippine senators have chosen to forgo their salaries during periods of absence from legislative duties, according to Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian.
Legarda has voluntarily waived her salary since taking medical leave on August 3, Gatchalian said. The practice extends beyond Legarda, with other senators who have been detained or designated as senators-at-large also declining their compensation during their respective absences, the Senate President noted.
The voluntary salary waivers reflect a practice among some lawmakers to relinquish their compensation when unable to perform their full legislative responsibilities. Gatchalian's disclosure underscores ongoing discussions about Senate attendance and the compensation of lawmakers during extended absences from their duties.
No further details were provided regarding the specific senators involved or the duration of their salary waivers.