EXPLAINER: What is a quorum and its impact on Senate, House proceedings?

Former Sen. Franklin Drilon, who"s also a former Senate President and former majority leader, summed up the power and the concept of quorum in a text message to GMA News. “Leaving the session hall to force an adjournment (due to lack of a quorum) is a parliamentary practice that is resorted to in order to prevent the approval of a measure,” Drilon said.

Original source: GMA News