The recent proposal by Senator Rodante Marcoleta to amend Senate rules to permit remote attendance has reignited discussions about Leila de Lima's previous attempts to participate in legislative work while detained. Marcoleta's proposal, aimed at allowing senators to join sessions via videoconferencing for 'justifiable reasons,' has raised eyebrows due to its timing, particularly concerning Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is facing an arrest warrant related to the previous administration's controversial drug war. This situation mirrors earlier efforts by De Lima, who, in 2017, sought to continue her legislative duties while in detention. Despite support from the Senate minority, her requests were not granted. In 2019, Lacson and Drilon advocated for her remote participation, emphasizing her rights, yet procedural barriers remained. The shift to online Senate sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed questions about De Lima's exclusion, as the Senate president cited previous rules against virtual participation. Ultimately, both the Senate and the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court denied her requests, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding legislative participation rights for detained officials.