Manila: The Senate could face another confrontation if the majority bloc moves to force a vote on the proposed rule allowing senators to participate and vote remotely without following proper procedure, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said Monday.

According to Philippines News Agency, Tulfo mentioned that the minority bloc is prepared for any actions by the majority when the Senate resumes session after last week's walkout over the proposed amendment to the chamber rules. He expressed concerns that the majority might attempt to maneuver the situation but assured that the minority is ready to respond accordingly. "We anticipated that the majority appears ready to make another maneuver. But we are ready. We are ready for any eventuality. Whatever they may be planning, we probably know what move to make," Tulfo stated in a television interview.

Tulfo emphasized that while the minority is open to debate, they will oppose any attempts to hasten the process of amending the Senate rules without due process. He highlighted that Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's previous motion to amend the rules has been referred to the committee on rules, which has yet to convene. Tulfo suggested that Marcoleta should have withdrawn his earlier motion and filed a new one to bring the issue to the floor properly.

The senator stressed the importance of debating the proposed amendment before any vote is conducted. "If that is the path he will take, we have to debate on it," he stated. The minority's walkout during last week's session was due to their belief that the majority was attempting to push the proposal to a vote without allowing full discussion of their position.

The proposed amendment aims to permit senators, for justifiable reasons, to attend and participate in sessions through teleconference, video conference, or other electronic means. This proposal has faced objections from the minority, who argue that it is intended to accommodate an absent senator who could vote online.

Tulfo also referenced President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s stance against remote voting, noting that public sentiment is similarly opposed to changing the rules for the benefit of an absent senator. When questioned about whether the rules dispute could influence the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Tulfo indicated that the minority expects the process to proceed but cautioned against any new 'illegal maneuver.'