A heated exchange erupted inside the Senate after Senator Rodante Marcoleta made remarks about “legal background” during deliberations on a proposal seeking to allow senators to participate virtually in sessions and hearings. The tension began after Senator Risa Hontiveros questioned Marcoleta’s motion and raised concerns over the proposed electronic voting and online participation setup for lawmakers. In response, Marcoleta said, “Ito po ang mahirap kasi kung wala po tayong