The Senate has officially lifted its "No Visitation" policy weeks after a heightened alert status locked down the complex due to security threats. 

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced on June 29, that the public can now access the building through the Office of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms' (OSAA) new Visitor Management System. 

The restriction was originally put in place on June 9 as a temporary protective measure.

Gatchalian emphasized that the return to accessibility will not come at the expense of protection. 

Moving forward, the chamber will enforce continuous entry-point inspections, mandatory identification checks, and constant monitoring of the premises. 

"Bilang inyong Senate President, tungkulin kong mapanatili ang katatagan ng institusyon at matiyak ang kaligtasan ng lahat." Senate President Gatchalian said, adding that the Senate will keep working closely with state security agencies to protect lawmakers, staff, media, and guests.

The policy shift aims to restore open democratic access while adapting to modern security needs. Gatchalian invited the public to participate in refining these new protocols as they roll out. 

"Kasabay nito, bukas ang aking tanggapan sa anumang mungkahi. Makikinig tayo at sisikaping matugunan ang mga ito, habang tinitiyak ang tamang balanse sa pagitan ng seguridad at accessibility." The Senate leader said.

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