Ilocos Norte Representative Rodolfo Fariñas has proposed to give lawmakers 'parliamentary immunity' if they commit minor traffic violations. In a report by ABS-CBN News, Fariñas explained that the immunity may be invoked during session hours, allowing the violating lawmaker to proceed to the House of Representatives but will be surrendered to the proper authorities after the session. Ang aming rules po, pag natapos ang session, isu-surrender ni Speaker 'yung member." In a report by GMA News Online, Fariñas explained that lawmakers are covered by parliamentary immunity, which states that no member of Congress may be held liable for any offense punishable by not more than six years in prison while in session. Read more in our articles including "Parliamentary immunity proposed for lawmakers with minor traffic violations" and "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash".
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Mar 14, 2026Ilocos Norte Representative Rodolfo Fariñas has proposed to give lawmakers 'parliamentary immunity' if they commit minor traffic violations. In a report by ABS-CBN News, Fariñas explained that the immunity may be invoked during session hours, allowing the violating lawmaker to proceed to the House of Representatives but will be surrendered to the proper authorities after the session.
Ang aming rules po, pag natapos ang session, isu-surrender ni Speaker 'yung member." In a report by GMA News Online, Fariñas explained that lawmakers are covered by parliamentary immunity, which states that no member of Congress may be held liable for any offense punishable by not more than six years in prison while in session.
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