In the Philippine Senate, quorum is determined by counting only senators who are physically present in the session hall, excluding those who are out of the country or under detention, as established by the Supreme Court's ruling in Avelino v. Cuenco (G.R. No. L-2821). During the May 5, 2015 session, out of 24 total senators, 4 were abroad and 3 were detained, leaving 17 available senators, of which 12 were present and answered the roll call, thus establishing a quorum.
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Pagtukoy ng quorum sa Senado noong May 5, 2015Added:
Session is resumed.
Secretary will call the roll.
>> Roll call of members.
The honorable senators Angara, Aquino, Binay, Cayetano, Alan Peter, Compañero S, Cayetano Pia S, Defensor Santiago, Ejercito, Enrile, Escudero, Estrada, Gingona, Honasan, Lapid, Legarda, Marcos, Osmeña, Pimentel, Poe, Recto, Revilla, Sotto, Trillanes, Villar, Senate President Drilon.
>> There are 12 senators present.
The chair declares the presence of a quorum for the following reason.
Out of the total membership of 24, there are four senators presently out of the country. And therefore, they will they are not counted as part of the quorum in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court. There are three of our colleagues under detention and physically unable to attend our session. That leaves us with 17 available senators, out of which 12 are in the session hall and answered the roll call. The chair therefore declares the presence of the quorum for the event.
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