Another lawmaker scores perfect attendance

MANILA, Philippines – Another congressman has scored perfect attendance during the entire three regular sessions of the 16th Congress.

Rep. Gustavo Tambunting of Parañaque sent reporters yesterday a certification from secretary general Marilyn Yap of the House of Representatives showing that he attended all sessions between July 22, 2013 and May 23, 2016.

Tambunting said he called Yap’s attention to the attendance record posted by the secretary general’s office on the House website last Thursday, which showed that he had one absence during the third and last regular session.

He said this was contrary to the certification issued by Yap last June 2.

He said the House officer promised to correct the website posting. However, the website could not be accessed since Friday.

Tambunting’s clarification of report brought to 61 the total number of House members who had perfect attendance during the last session.