old seal design, which House Sergeant at Arms Ramon Apolinario called as "not the official mace". However, this was disputed by Representative Rufus Rodriguez saying that it is "merely a symbol of authority and it cannot demise, cannot take precedence or acquire a higher legal authority over the physical warm bodies and those attending through electronic platforms." They also used the same mace during their session at the Batasang Pambansa the following day to confirm his election. See also Mace of the Senate of the Philippines References House of Representatives of the Philippines Ceremonial maces