Manila, Feb. 3 -- House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander "Sandro" Marcos has filed a bill proposing a strict "no work, no pay" compensation scheme for members of Congress, aimed at curbing absenteeism, strengthening accountability, and safeguarding public funds.

House Bill (HB) No. 7432, or the No Work, No Pay for Members of Congress Act, mandates that salaries and other emoluments of senators and representatives be directly tied to their attendance and participation in plenary sessions, committee hearings, and other official legislative duties.

"The principle of 'no work, no pay' is a general labor standard applied to workers across the country. However, members of Congress, who are entrusted with the responsibility of crafting laws...