Senator Bato Dela Rosa logged as the top absentee in the Senate.
Based on the official attendance records, Senator Bato Dela Rosa was named as the top absentee in the Senate.
Previously, Senator Bato Dela Rosa topped the list of “poorly performing” senators based on a survey amid his ICC controversy. Dela Rosa ranked first with 25%, which showed the public’s perception of his performance as a senator. This came amid his highly scrutinized prolonged absence to hide.
Reportedly, his absence from Senate sessions began in November 2025.
Following Dela Rosa in the rankings are several other prominent senators, including Jinggoy Estrada (24%), Robin Padilla (15%), Risa Hontiveros (15%), and Imee Marcos (13%). It also included Tito Sotto, Lito Lapid, Ping Lacson, JV Ejercito, Camille Villar, Bong Go, and Chiz Escudero.
Recently, Dela Rosa topped another list, as in the Senate, he is the top absentee based on official attendance records released by Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri.
According to the report, Dela Rosa recorded the highest number of absences among lawmakers during the covered period of the 20th Congress. He has a total of 31 absences from July 28, 2025, to March 18, 2026.
The figures drew renewed attention to the senator’s attendance as work in the chamber continues. While some absences may be valid, Dela Rosa still had the highest number of missed sessions among his colleagues.
Following him on the list are Senator Camille Villar, who was absent for 16 days on maternity leave, and Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, who was away for 14 days.
Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Robin Padilla, Vicente Sotto III, and Joel Villanueva are those who recorded perfect attendance.
Senators Raffy Tulfo and JV Ejercito were each absent for six days, while Mark Villar missed five days. Pia Cayetano was absent for three days. Panfilo Lacson, Lito Lapid, and Loren Legarda were each absent for two days. Meanwhile, Francis Pangilinan, Erwin Tulfo, and Francis Escudero were absent for one day each.
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