An ethics complaint was filed on Wednesday, Feb. 25, against Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa by a civil society group called “Wag Kang KuCorrupt,” led by former Finance Undersecretary Prof. Cielo Magno.

The complaint stems from the senator’s prolonged absence from his official duties in the Senate, which has exceeded three months.

According to the complaint, Dela Rosa’s persistent failure to report for duty is not only a neglect of his responsibilities but also constitutes a grave abuse of the privilege and trust granted to him by the people as a senator.

The complaint further emphasized that if ordinary workers and employees were continuously absent from work, they would automatically be denied pay and, in many cases, face disciplinary action, salary deductions, suspension, or even termination.

"Ang hinihingi po natin ay magkaroon ng sanction katulad ng ordinaryong manggagawa na nagkakaroon ng sanction kapag hindi ginagawa ang trabaho (What we are asking for is a sanction, similar to that given to an ordinary worker who faces disciplinary action when they fail to do their job)," she said.

Magno expressed hope that the Senate Committee on Ethics would promptly act on the complaint filed against Dela Rosa and impose appropriate sanctions.

She added that the upper chamber should not tolerate such conduct—namely, the continued absence and failure to perform the duties of a senator.

According to Senator Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito, there are currently six ethics complaints pending before the panel.