HOUSE Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos rejected claims that his proposed “no work, no pay” policy for lawmakers targets any individual.
He stressed that the measure is meant to strengthen Congress as an institution and improve the quality of legislation.
Marcos said the proposal addresses a long-standing institutional concern about absenteeism and lack of participation in committee hearings or floor debates. He underscored that active participation by lawmakers is essential to producing sound laws, as more debate generally leads to better quality legislation.
Asked about perceptions that the proposal is already being implemented, Marcos clarified that the measure has yet to take effect. He is the principal author of House Bill (HB) No. 7432, or the proposed “No Work, No Pay for Members of Congress Act,” which seeks to link lawmakers’ salaries and emoluments to verified attendance and participation in legislative duties.
The proposal has drawn support from the House Young Guns bloc, who have described the measure as an institutional reform aimed at promoting accountability, protecting taxpayer funds, and restoring public trust in Congress.
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