MANILA, Philippines – Senators who run for other elective positions during their incumbency should be considered resigned, according to the "anti balik-pwesto" bill filed by Albay Representative Edcel Lagman.

House Bill No. 1340 seeks the automatic resignation of all elective officials upon filing of their certificates of candidacy during their term of office for positions other than to which they have been elected or holding in a permanent capacity.

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