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Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos is seen at the House of Representatives plenary hall as House Speaker Martin Romualdez is set to issue statement regarding his resignation on September 17, 2025. Lawmakers witnessed the transition, which marked a significant political shift in the lower chamber. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Vivienne Gulla

Jervis Manahan

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177008814995520250917-house-of-representatives-sandro-marcos-MT19_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos is seen at the House of Representatives plenary hall on September 17, 2025. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, son of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., has filed a bill seeking to mandate a “no work, no pay” compensation scheme for members of Congress.</p><p>No work, no pay? Bato dela Rosa&#x27;s salary may be withheld due to continued absence — Lacson</p><p>Under House Bill 7432, “members of Congress shall receive compensation only for days in which they are present and performing official legislative duties.&quot;</p><p>Absences without valid reason shall result in the forfeiture of compensation for the days missed.</p><p>Among the valid reasons for absence, which are cited in the measure, are illness certified by a licensed physician, official representation duties authorized by the leadership of the chamber, official travel/mission as authorized by the Speaker, and approved leave of absence.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/9/paolo-duterte-seeks-clearance-to-travel-to-17-countries-1701">Paolo Duterte seeks clearance to travel to 17 countries</a></div><p>“The principle of &#x27;no work, no pay&#x27; is a general labor standard applied to workers across the country. However, Members of Congress, who are entrusted with the responsibility of crafting laws and representing the people, are currently compensated regardless of attendance or participation. This has led to public concern over absenteeism, lack of accountability, and wastage of taxpayer funds,” Marcos said in his explanatory note.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/3/-a-congressman-in-favor-of-china-2-lawmakers-clash-over-defending-china-0213">&#x27;A congressman in favor of China?!&#x27;: 2 lawmakers clash over &#x27;defending China&#x27;</a></div><p>“By mandating that salary and other emoluments be tied to attendance and participation in plenary sessions, committee hearings, and other official functions, the measure promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in governance,” he added.</p><p>“To the objection that this bill is probably unconstitutional, for selective discrimination against Members of Congress (hence, a class legislation), it must be remembered that no less than the 1987 Philippine Constitution itself provides for the statutory regulation of the official compensation for Members of Congress when it states in part, under Section 10 of Article VI, that &#x27;The salaries of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives shall be determined by law,&#x27;&quot; Marcos explained.</p><div><a href="https://script.google.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/2/house-begins-tackling-marcos-impeachment-complaints-1019">House panel finds Marcos impeachment complaints &#x27;sufficient in form&#x27;</a></div><p>“In passing this measure, Congress affirms its commitment to uphold the highest standards of public service and to ensure that elected representatives truly embody the principle of service to the people,” he stressed.</p><p>Meanwhile, Malacanang said President Bongbong Marcos Jr. was surprised with his son’s proposal. </p><p>&quot;Mukhang di pa sila nag-uusap tungkol dito kasi nabigla siya na may proposal si Congressman Sandro. Pero sabi ng Pangulo, trabaho yan ng mambabatas at hindi siya makikialam,&quot; Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a briefing on Tuesday.</p><p>&quot;Kung ano lang ang ihahain sa kanya, yun lang ang kanyang aaralin,&quot; Castro said.</p><p>Asked about the possible advantages of the bill, Castro said, “Kung pag-uusapan in general, maganda po ito para malaman naman po nila na ang taong hindi nagtatrabaho ay di dapat makinabang sa pondo ng bayan.” </p><p>&quot;Pero muli inuulit natin na hindi niya saklaw ang paggawa ng batas,&quot; she said referring to the President.</p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><br/></div><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><strong>OTHER NEWS:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v99PCQt_xTU?si=6TcrvEd6tz_mrqZl" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos has filed a bill seeking to mandate a “no work, no pay” compensation scheme for members of Congress.</p>

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos has filed a bill seeking to mandate a “no work, no pay” compensation scheme for members of Congress.

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Sandro Marcos seeks 'no work, no pay' compensation scheme for Congress members

Vivienne Gulla,

Jervis Manahan,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 03, 2026 11:14 AM PHT

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Updated February 03, 2026 05:12 PM PHT

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