About this transcript: This is a full AI-generated transcript of House votes on Sara Duterte impeachment case from Rappler, published May 11, 2026. The transcript contains 22,610 words with timestamps and was generated using Whisper AI.
"Welcome to the House of Representatives. Your safety is our top priority. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our emergency exit plan. First, remember that illuminated exit signs will always show you the way. Please remain calm and follow these signs in an orderly manner. Now, for..."
[0:04] Welcome to the House of Representatives.
[3:41] Your safety is our top priority.
[3:44] Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our emergency exit plan.
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[4:43] emergency exits are located at the ends of the seat rows, on both the east and west sides.
[4:51] All these exits will lead you to the main hallway stairways, going down to the main entrance, and out to the flagpole area.
[5:00] A quick guide.
[5:03] If you are on the south side of the gallery, turn right as you go through the emergency exit.
[5:10] If you are on the north side, turn left.
[5:14] Both will lead you towards the main hallway stairways.
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[5:30] Finally, if you are unable to leave the plenary hall, do not panic.
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[7:52] The session is called to order.
[8:55] Please rise for the singing of the national anthem.
[8:57] Please remain standing for the invocation to be delivered by Representative Sarah Jane Elago of Gabriela Partilist.
[10:15] We join today across diverse faiths in prayer for guidance, reflection, and hope.
[10:29] As this chamber convenes, we pray that the deliberations undertaken here be guided first and foremost by a profound sense of accountability to the people.
[10:43] We pray for transparency in every process, that the light of public scrutiny may shine upon all our actions, ensuring that power is exercised for the common good of the people.
[10:56] We pray for a steadfast commitment to justice.
[11:00] May the laws and policies shaped in this hall be instruments for the protection of human rights,
[11:07] for the right to a life free from hunger, for the right to peaceful assembly and expression, for the right to seek truth and redress.
[11:17] May the voices of the most affected, the farmers and fisher folks struggling against high-cost fuel,
[11:24] the workers seeking secure jobs and living wages, the families toiling for every meal,
[11:30] be heard as the central concern of legislation.
[11:35] Finally, we pray that this session be our collective call to address the urgent needs of our time,
[11:41] and may our work today and every day be genuine steps towards relief, prosperity, and a more just future for all.
[11:50] Let this be our common prayer from all faiths and convictions, for the good of our nation and its people. Amen.
[12:02] Majority Leader.
[12:06] Mr. Speaker, may I request the members to take their seats and observe proper decorum,
[12:10] and I move to call the role of members.
[12:12] Is there any objection?
[12:14] The Chair hears none. The motion is approved.
[12:16] The Secretary General is directed to call the role of members.
[12:21] The role of members,
[12:51] Ang, Ang, Anggara, Angeles, Aquino, Aquino Magsaysay, Arbison Munir, Arbison Munir Jr.,
[13:04] Arenas, Arogancia, Asistio, Atayde, Aumentado, Ayon, Bagau, Balindong, Bañas Nograles,
[13:19] Bangkoro, Bangkoro, Bangkoro, Barba, Barbers, Baronda, Barsaga, Baskug, Bautista Clode, Bautista Joan Monique, Bautista Lim, Beltran, Benitez Alfredo, Benitez Javier Miguel,
[13:42] Bernos Ching, Bernos Ching, Bernos JB, Biron, Bocobo, Bolilia, Bondoc, Briones, Bulut Begtang, Cagas, Calderon, Calixto, Kawagdan, Kari, Castro, Caiton, Celeste, Sendanya, Seniza,
[14:15] Chan, Jan Franz Norbert Joselito Almario, Chan Junard, Chua, Chua Tai, Chungalaw, Ko, Ko Pilar, Kowangko Jaime Eduardo Mark, Kowangko Mark, Koliantes, Corvera, Cruz Agatha, Cruz Ricardo, Cruzado,
[14:47] Cuwa, Dagook, Dalog, Dayanghirang, Daza, De Jesus, De Lima, De Venecia, Defensor, De Gamo, Del Mar, De Los Santos,
[15:10] Di Macuja, Di Maguila, Di Maporo Imelda, Di Maporo City Amina, Di Okno, Dionisio, Domingo, Domogan,
[15:25] Duterte Harold James, Duterte Omar Vincent, Duterte Paulo, D. Faustino, D. Faustino Michael Carlos, D. Ian Paul,
[15:43] Elago, Emano, Enverga, Erice, Escudero, Espares, Espina, Estrella, Ferrer Antonio, Ferrer Jeffrey, Flores,
[16:06] Fortes, Frasco, Fresnedi, Fuentebella, Galang, Galeos, Garbin, Garcia Albert, Garcia Dante,
[16:24] Garcia Jose Arturo, Garcia Karen Hope, Garcia Maria Angela, Guardiola, Garin, Gatchalian, Gato, Glepa, Go,
[16:42] Gomez, Gonzales Alexandria, Gonzales Aliza Micaela, Gonzales Christopher Sheen, Gonzales Roy,
[16:55] Goriseta, Guico, Guintu, Gulias, Gutierrez, Hernandez Cherizan, Hernandez Dennis, Hernandez Ferdinand,
[17:11] Hernandez Ramil, Hofer Hasim, Horibata, Ismula, Iway, Javier, Ko, Antonio, Ko, Elisa, Ko, Wilton,
[17:31] Konghun, Ko, Labad Labad, Lakson, Lagbas, Lagdameo Jose Manuel, Lagdameo Monique Yasmin Maria,
[17:45] Lagman, Lagón Daphne, Lagón Sunny, Lara, Lasatin, Ledesma, Legacion, Legarda, Legaspi, Leviste,
[18:06] Libanan, Lopez, Gloria, Loyola, Luistro, Lumayag, Makapagal Arroyo, Makasaet, Maceda, Madrona,
[18:24] Malapitan, Mangudadatu, Manikis, Marañon, Marcoleta, Marcos, Marquez, Mastura, Matibag, Matugas, Mendoza,
[18:47] Mercado, Mercado Revilla, Miraflores, Momo, Montes, Nava, Nazal, Nisay, Nolasco,
[19:04] Omenal Henry, Omenal Sancho Fernando, Oducado, Olivares, Ongchuan, Ordanes, Oretta, Ortega,
[19:22] Uano Dizon, Padernos, Panaligan, Pancho, Panotes, Pascual, Perez, Pimentel, Plaza, Plato, Po,
[19:41] Primicias Agabas, Kumaren, Puno, Kimbo, Rama, Recto, Regencia, Remulia, Revilla Bryan, Revilla Ramon Jolo,
[20:03] Ridon, Rivera, Robes, Rodriguez Yoloyo, Rodriguez Maximo, Rodriguez Rufus, Roman,
[20:18] Romualdes Andrew Julian, Romualdes Ferdinand Martin, Romualdes Yeda Marie, Romualdo, Romulo, Roque,
[20:33] Sagar Barilla, Sakaluran, Salceda, Sally, Salvacion, Salvador, Salvame, San Fernando,
[20:48] Santos Maria Alana Samantha, Santos Mark Anthony, Shimura, Singson Richelle, Singson Ronald, Singson Mihan,
[21:05] Solon, Soriano, Suwan, Suansing Bella Vanessa, Suansing Micaela Angela, Suarez, Suntay, Talyado, Tan Ayman, Tan Joseph,
[21:25] Tan Keith Mica, Tan Reynolds Michael, Tan Samir, Tan Stephen James, Tan Chay, Tan Watko, Tariela,
[21:41] Yodoro, Tereng, Tevez, Tianco, Tieng, Tinio, Tolentino, Tuan, Tulfo Joseline, Tulfo Ralph Wendel,
[22:00] Tupas, Chutor, Tee, Umali, Ungab, Uy De Carlo, Uy Roberto, Valeriano, Vargas, Vargas Alfonso, Veloso, Veloso Tuazon,
[22:23] Vergara, Villia, Villafuerte Miguel Luis, Villafuerte Vincenzo Renato Luigi, Villanueva, Villarica,
[22:37] Violago, Yamsuan, Yap Arthur, Yap Christofferson, Yap Eric, Yap John Gisnel, Yatko, Inares,
[22:52] Yu Jaisel Victoria, Yu Joseph Kim, Yulo, Zamora Maria Carmen, Zamora Isabel Maria, Zubiri.
[23:45] Mr. Speaker, the roll call shows that 250 members responded to the call.
[23:51] With 250 members responding to the call, the Chair declares the presence of a quorum.
[23:59] Majority Leader.
[24:00] Mr. Speaker, I move to defer the approval of the journal of our previous session.
[24:04] Is there any objection? There being none, the motion is approved.
[24:11] The journal of the previous session is hereby deferred.
[24:14] Majority Leader.
[24:15] Mr. Speaker, I move that we proceed with the reference of business
[24:18] and my request that the Secretary General be directed to call the title of the bills and resolutions on first reading
[24:25] as well as our communications and community reports.
[24:29] There being objection, the motion is approved.
[24:31] The Secretary General is hereby directed to read the titles of the bills, resolutions on the first reading
[24:39] as well as communications and community reports for referral to the appropriate committees.
[24:45] Reference of business, bills on first reading, House Bill No. 9079, an act amending R.A. 8293,
[24:59] otherwise known as the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines,
[25:02] to allow the registration of non-visible marks and for other purposes.
[25:07] For Representative Dalo.
[25:08] House Bill No. 9080, an act to create a healthy food environment by requiring front-of-package warning labels
[25:20] for food high in fat, sodium, or sugar, and regulating the marketing of such food to children.
[25:26] For Representative Aquino Magsaysay.
[25:28] To the Committee on Health and the Committee on Wellfare and Children.
[25:32] House Bill No. 9081, an act amending Section 3 of R.A. 11210,
[25:40] otherwise known as the Expanded Maternity Leave Law,
[25:43] by providing additional maternity leave benefits to women diagnosed with poor spartum depression
[25:48] and for other purposes by Representative Recto.
[25:52] To the Committee on Civil Service, Professional Regulation, and the Committee of Labor and Employment.
[25:58] House Bill No. 9082, an act institutionalizing maternal mental health services
[26:04] in all government health facilities, integrating psychosocial support in the first 1,000 days program,
[26:11] providing funds therefore and for other purposes.
[26:14] For Representative Recto.
[26:16] To the Committee on Health.
[26:18] House Bill No. 9083, an act abolishing the Optical Media Board,
[26:23] repealing for this purpose R.A. 9239, otherwise known as the Optical Media Act of 2003,
[26:30] transferring its powers, functions, assets, and personnel to the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines,
[26:36] and for other purposes.
[26:38] For Representative Suwon.
[26:39] To the Committee on Public Information and Committee on Government Reorganization.
[26:43] House Bill No. 9084, an act establishing a national registry system,
[26:49] providing for its governance, interoperability, and data-sharing mechanisms,
[26:54] and appropriating funds therefore.
[26:56] For Representative Montez.
[26:58] To the Committee on Population and Family Relations.
[27:02] House Bill No. 9085, an act establishing the Philippine Strategic Petroleum Reserve System,
[27:08] providing for an emergency oil price stabilization mechanism,
[27:12] providing funds therefore and strengthening national energy security.
[27:16] For Representative Montez.
[27:18] To the Committee on Energy.
[27:20] House Bill No. 9086, an act providing for the promotion and acceleration of household solar adoption,
[27:28] and appropriating funds therefore.
[27:30] For Representative Montez.
[27:31] To the Committee on Energy.
[27:33] House Bill No. 9087, an act promoting the development and utilization of solar energy
[27:39] in all national and local government buildings and offices,
[27:43] and appropriating funds therefore.
[27:45] For Representative Montez.
[27:47] To the Committee on Energy.
[27:48] House Bill No. 9088, an act strengthening the sugar industry
[27:53] by expanding the mandate and composition of the Sugar Regulatory Administration,
[27:59] rationalizing the allocation of the Sugar Industry Development Fund,
[28:02] and institutionalizing systems for trade remedies and climate adaptation,
[28:07] amending for the purpose of Executive Order No. 18, series of 1986,
[28:11] and RA 10659, otherwise known as the Sugarcane Industry Development Act of 2015,
[28:18] and for other purposes.
[28:19] For Representative Benitez.
[28:20] For Representative Benitez Javier Miguel.
[28:22] To the Committee on Agriculture and Food.
[28:24] House Bill No. 9089, an act to recognize and protect the rights of nature in the Philippines,
[28:31] for Representatives Tereng and Garcia Dante.
[28:34] To the Committee on Ecology.
[28:37] House Bill No. 9090, an act criminalizing ecocide and providing penalties for the commission thereof,
[28:44] for Representatives Tereng and Garcia Dante.
[28:47] To the Committee on Justice.
[28:49] House Bill No. 9091, an act guaranteeing universal and free access to period products
[28:56] and other reproductive health items, strengthening and expanding RA 10354,
[29:02] otherwise known as the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012,
[29:06] and appropriating funds thereof, for Representative Lagbas.
[29:11] To the Committee on Health.
[29:12] House Bill No. 9092, 9093, 9095, and 9096, an act establishing multi-species freshwater fish
[29:22] and marine hatcheries in certain barangays in the province of Misamis Oriental,
[29:27] for Representative Lagbas.
[29:29] To the Committee on Aquaculture, Fish Cities, and Resources.
[29:32] House Bill No. 9094, an act instituting a national plan of action for the care, support,
[29:39] and inclusion of persons with autism spectrum disorder, and appropriating funds, therefore,
[29:44] for Representative Lagbas.
[29:46] To the Committee on Health and Special Committee on Persons with Disabilities.
[29:51] House Bill No. 9097, an act upgrading the first Misamis Oriental General Hospital
[29:57] in Medina Misamis Oriental to a Level 2 General Hospital,
[30:02] for Representative Lagbas.
[30:04] To the Committee on Health.
[30:06] House Bill No. 9098, an act declaring the municipality of Magsaysay, province of Misamis Oriental,
[30:13] as the Hawksbill Turtle Capital of the Philippines, for Representative Lagbas.
[30:18] To the Committee on Natural Resources.
[30:21] House Bill No. 9099, an act strengthening the Anti-Drunk and Drug Driving Act of 2013,
[30:27] amending for the purpose RA 10586, and providing stiffer penalties, therefore,
[30:33] by Representative Gomez.
[30:35] To the Committee on Transportation.
[30:37] House Bill No. 9100, an act mandating government officials and employees to execute and submit
[30:43] a written permission to examine, inquire, or look into all their deposits and investments,
[30:48] thereby waiving the bank's secrecy law as provided for under RA No. 1405 and 6426,
[30:54] by Representative Soriano.
[30:57] To the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries.
[31:00] House Bill No. 9101, an act providing for a comprehensive and responsive civil registration
[31:06] and vital statistics system, providing funds, therefore, and for other purposes,
[31:11] by Representative Soriano.
[31:13] To the Committee on Population and Family Relations.
[31:15] House Bill No. 9102, an act granting a 50% discount from funeral services
[31:22] to indigent families to indigent families and free funeral services to extremely poor families
[31:27] nationwide, appropriating funds, therefore, and for other purposes,
[31:31] by Representative Soriano.
[31:32] To the Committee on Social Services.
[31:35] House Bill No. 9103, an act penalizing the act of wage theft by amending for this purpose
[31:42] Articles 87 and 116 of Presidential Decree No. 442, as amended, otherwise known as the Labor
[31:49] Code of the Philippines, by Representative Soriano.
[31:52] To the Committee on Labor and Employment.
[31:55] House Bill No. 9104, an act enhancing the discount on the purchase of goods and services
[32:01] of senior citizens and persons with disabilities, by Representative Bocobo.
[32:06] To the Committee on Ways and Means, the Committee on Senior Citizens, the Special Committee
[32:12] on Persons with Disabilities.
[32:14] House Bill No. 9105, an act expanding the grounds for annulment of marriage and legal separation
[32:21] under Articles 45 and 55 and other related provisions under Articles 46, 48, 55, and 57
[32:29] of Executive Order No. 209, or the Family Code of the Philippines, and for other purposes,
[32:35] by Representative Abante.
[32:37] To the Committee on Revision of Loss.
[32:39] House Bill No. 9106, an act amending Sections 40, 43F, and 60 of RA 9136, otherwise known
[32:48] as the Electric Power and Industry Reform Act of 2001, or EPIRA, to prohibit the recovery
[32:54] of system losses from consumers and for other purposes, by Representative Auducati,
[32:59] Eduardo and Hernandez Charizan.
[33:01] To the Committee on Energy.
[33:02] House Bill No. 9107, an act amending certain provisions of RA 10659, otherwise known as the
[33:10] Sugarcane Industry Development Act of 2015, to modernize and to facilitate competitiveness
[33:16] of the sugar industry, by Representative Dimacuha.
[33:19] To the Committee on Agriculture and Food.
[33:23] Resolutions.
[33:25] House Resolution 981.
[33:27] Resolution directing the Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation
[33:33] on the implementation of RA 9513, otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, with
[33:40] the end view of enhancing and strengthening the country's exploration, development, promotion,
[33:45] and utilization of renewable energy, by Representative Montez.
[33:49] To the Committee on Rules.
[33:51] House Resolution 982.
[33:54] Resolution directing the Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation
[33:58] on the collection, utilization, status, and impact of the lifeline rate, feed-in tariff
[34:04] allowance, and the Green Energy Auction Reserve allowance, with the end view of ensuring
[34:09] transparency and accountability in the management of these funds, assessing their effectiveness
[34:14] in promoting renewable energy development, and lowering electricity costs, recommending
[34:20] legislative measures to strengthen oversight, improve fund utilization, and safeguard consumer
[34:25] welfare.
[34:26] For Representative Montez.
[34:27] To the Committee on Rules.
[34:30] House Resolution 983.
[34:32] Resolution urging the PSA to expedite the full rollout and distribution of the Philippine
[34:37] identification card, and directing the appropriate House Committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of
[34:42] legislation into the delays in its issuance despite statutory mandates and significant
[34:47] public expenditures, by Representative Poe.
[34:50] To the Committee on Rules.
[34:53] House Resolution 985.
[34:55] Resolution congratulating and commending Ms. Bea Milan Windorski of the Province of La
[35:00] Union for being crowned Ms. Universe Philippines 2026, by Representative Ortega.
[35:06] To the Committee on Rules.
[35:08] House Resolution 986.
[35:09] Resolution Directing the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability and other
[35:14] appropriate committees of the House of Representatives to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation
[35:19] into the implementation of the FILCIS by the PSA, to investigate the delays and challenges
[35:25] in the printing, production, and delivery of the physical Philippine identification cards,
[35:30] and to recommend remedial measures to ensure its full, efficient, and timely implementation,
[35:35] by Representative Poemaren.
[35:36] To the Committee on Rules.
[35:38] House Resolution 987.
[35:41] Resolution Directing the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Local Government
[35:44] to conduct jointly or separately an inquiry in aid of legislation into the taxation practices
[35:51] of ASEAN Business Park Estate Association, Inc., a non-stock non-profit corporation to determine
[35:56] potential violations of Philippine taxation laws.
[35:59] For Representative Adyong.
[36:01] To the Committee on Rules.
[36:02] House Resolution 988.
[36:07] Resolution Directing the Appropriate Committee of the House of Representatives to conduct an
[36:10] inquiry in aid of legislation into the alleged irregularities, graft, and misconduct involving
[36:16] officials of the DOTR in connection with the Stratcom Corporation Contract with the Indian
[36:21] View of Ensuring Transparency, Accountability, and the Protection of Public Interest and Government
[36:25] Contracts.
[36:26] For Representative Odokado.
[36:28] To the Committee on Rules.
[36:29] Communication.
[36:30] Communication.
[36:31] Letter dated April 29, 2026 of the BSP Bank Officer 6, Office of the General Counsel and
[36:36] Legal Services, transmitting to the House of Representatives a Julie-certified copy of
[36:40] circular letter number CL-2026-019, dated 17 April 2026.
[36:46] To the Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries.
[36:51] Committee Reports.
[36:52] Committee Report numbers 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, and 267, submitted by the Committee on
[36:58] Transportation and Appropriations on House Bill number 9150, 9151, 9152, 9153, 9154, and
[37:06] 9155, respectively.
[37:08] Committee Report number 268, submitted by the Committee on Energy, Ecology, Appropriations,
[37:12] and Wasting Means on House Bill number 9157.
[37:17] The aforementioned Committee reports are all referred to the Committee on Rules.
[37:25] Majority Leader.
[37:26] Mr. Speaker, in relation to the distribution of Committee Report number 261 on House
[37:33] resolution number 989, entitled, A Resolution Setting Forth the Articles of Impeachment against
[37:39] Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, we have been informed by the Secretary-General that, in addition
[37:46] to the electronic and printed copies of the said Committee Report earlier distributed to
[37:52] all members, USB storage devices containing the electronic copies thereof were also made available
[37:59] to all members.
[38:02] Manifestation of Majority Leader is duly noted.
[38:05] Mr. Speaker, likewise, we have been informed by the Secretary-General that the electronic copies
[38:11] of Committee Report number 261, together with the attached House Resolution number 989, and
[38:18] all annexes were sent to the complainants, respondent, and councils through their email addresses.
[38:25] Manifestation of Majority Leader is duly noted.
[38:30] Mr. Speaker, before we proceed, may I request that the gentleman from Davao City,
[38:35] the Honorable Isidro Ungab, be recognized for a parliamentary inquiry.
[38:42] Honorable Representative Isidro Ungab, third district of City of Davao, is he by recognized.
[38:48] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[38:51] Mr. Speaker, I rise on a parliamentary inquiry.
[38:54] Before this chamber proceeds to consider the Committee Report, the accompanying resolution
[39:03] and the articles of impeachment, I respectfully seek clarification from the Chair on the proceedings
[39:11] that shall govern our deliberations this afternoon.
[39:16] First, will the Chair allow period of interpellation on the Committee Report, the resolution, and the
[39:26] articles of impeachment before any motion for their approval is entered.
[39:30] This inquiry I raise, Mr. Speaker, is because members of this chamber, who do not sit as members
[39:43] in the Justice Committee, and who therefore have no opportunity to propound questions, examine witnesses,
[39:52] or test the evidence during the Committee proceedings, must be afforded a meaningful opportunity
[39:59] to do so now, on the floor of this plenary, because we are called upon to cast a vote of such grave
[40:08] constitutional consequence.
[40:13] Second, if interpellation shall be allowed, may the Chair clarify the pattern, the manner,
[40:21] and the time allocation that shall govern it, consistent with the rules of procedure of the
[40:27] House, and the rules governing the conduct of plenary sessions, specifically, who among
[40:34] the members of the Committee shall be designated to defend and respond to the interpellation on
[40:41] the report, the resolution, and the articles, will interpellation be conducted on each instrument
[40:51] separately, the report, the resolution, and the articles of impeachment, or jointly, what
[41:00] shall be the time allotment per interpellator, and shall there be a right of rejoinder, or maybe
[41:07] a second round of interpellation?
[41:10] Mr. Speaker, the necessity of this inquiry is very important.
[41:19] We are not voting on an ordinary legislation.
[41:23] We are being asked to exercise one of the most solemn powers vested by the Constitution in
[41:31] this House, the power to impeach.
[41:35] The gravity of the power demands that every member, whether or not affiliated with the Committee,
[41:42] be given full opportunity to be informed, to inquire, and to be heard before casting their vote.
[41:52] To proceed otherwise, to vote on the Committee report, the resolution, and the articles without
[41:59] interpellation would not only deprive the non-committee members of this chamber of their right to participate
[42:06] meaningfully in this constitutional process.
[42:10] It would also expose the proceedings themselves to legitimate questions of due process, both
[42:17] within this institution, and before the bar of public opinion, and ultimately before the
[42:24] Senate, sitting as an impeachment court.
[42:29] I therefore respectfully request that the Chair rule on this matter before we proceed.
[42:35] That is my parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Speaker.
[42:38] Thank you.
[42:40] Majority Leader.
[42:41] Mr. Speaker, we are exercising our constitutional duty of the highest order under our Constitution.
[42:54] And in response to the parliamentary inquiry of the Honorable Ungab, yes, there will be
[42:59] interpolations and manifestations will be allowed from the members of the minority and
[43:05] the majority and the independents.
[43:08] Like what the Honorable Ungab said, we are not passing an ordinary legislation.
[43:13] Our rules that govern today's proceedings are found under Sections 11, 12, and 13 of the
[43:20] House Rules on Impeachment.
[43:22] However, we have made sure that members will be afforded their due time and their due process
[43:29] in order to ask questions and give their manifestations.
[43:33] The Chair or the Presiding Officer will later on lay down the grounds for interpolations and as well as the manner by which the members can
[43:45] interpolate as well as the period of interpolation.
[43:49] Mr.
[43:49] Presiding Officer, that may also be clear that we will deliberate jointly the Committee report as well as the articles of impeachment for today's
[43:59] deliberations. I hope that the same has been clarified and may request that the
[44:04] Parliamentary inquiry of the Honorable Ungab as well as the response thereto be duly noted in the journal of today's session.
[44:13] Noted.
[44:16] Majority Leader.
[44:23] Mr.
[44:23] Speaker, pursuant to Article 11, Section 2 of the Philippine Constitution, I move that we consider Committee Report No.
[44:31] 261, submitted by the Committee on Justice on House Resolution No. 989, and for this purpose, may I request that the
[44:40] Secretary-General be directed to read the title of the resolution.
[44:44] The Secretary-General is directed to read the title of the resolution.
[44:50] Honorable members, okay, read the title first.
[44:58] House Resolution No. 989, resolution setting forth the articles of impeachment against Vice President
[45:06] Sarah Z. Duterte.
[45:07] The Honorable Members of the House of Representatives, distinguished guests, members of the media, the
[45:19] visitors in the galleries, the presiding officer reminds everyone present that these proceedings
[45:27] are being conducted pursuant to the solemn constitutional mandate and duty vested upon the House of
[45:36] Representatives and its members under the Constitution.
[45:40] This is also in consonance with the due process of law enshrined in our Constitution and pronounced
[45:50] by the Supreme Court.
[45:53] Accordingly, all persons within the plenary hall and the galleries are enjoined to observe proper
[46:02] parliamentary decorum and orderly conduct at all times.
[46:07] Members who seek recognition to speak, interpolate, or make manifestations shall be accorded a minimum
[46:20] period of three minutes for each non-assignable.
[46:25] The use of offensive, disrespectful, or unparliamentary language, as well as any disorderly conduct
[46:33] that may disrupt the proceeding shall not be permitted.
[46:37] All manifestations, remarks, interpolations, interventions must be strictly germane to the resolution presently
[46:49] under consideration.
[46:52] Members are likewise reminded to address their remarks through the presiding officer and to observe
[46:59] the standards of parliamentary courtesy and conduct.
[47:02] The presiding officer further reminds all present that demonstrations of approval or disapproval, including clapping,
[47:17] cheering, shouting, booing, displaying placards, or similar acts, shall not be allowed within the session hall and galleries.
[47:30] Silence, order, and decorum must be maintained at all times while the proceedings are ongoing.
[47:42] The presiding officer requests the cooperation of everyone in maintaining the solemn dignity and integrity
[47:51] of these proceedings.
[47:53] Thank you.
[47:55] Majority Leader.
[47:56] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize the Chair of the Committee on Justice, Representative Attorney Jerville Jinkie Beatrix R. Luistro
[48:06] to sponsor the measure.
[48:09] Honorable Representative Attorney Jerville Jinkie Beatrix Luistro, 2nd District Batangas, is hereby recognized.
[48:22] Mr. Speaker, my distinguished colleagues, magandang hapon po.
[48:30] I rise today, not in triumph, nor in anger, nor in pursuit of political advantage.
[48:48] I rise because the Constitution commands us to rise.
[48:57] I stand before this chamber, carrying not privilege, but duty.
[49:05] Isang mabigat na tungkulin na ipinagkatiwala sa atin ng saligang batas at ng sambayanang Pilipino.
[49:22] Sa mga pagkakataong gaya nito, sinusubok, hindi lamang ang isang opisyal, kundi ang tibay ng ating mga institusyon.
[49:38] Ang katapatan natin sa batas at ang ating kakayanan na unahin ang bayan kaysa sa politika.
[49:52] On behalf of the Committee on Justice, and in faithful compliance with our constitutional mandate,
[50:05] I rise to sponsor Committee Report No. 261, together with House Resolution No. 989,
[50:18] setting forth the Articles of Impeachment against the Vice President of the Republic.
[50:26] Mr. Speaker, simple lamang ang hinihingi ng pagkakataong ito sa atin.
[50:38] Sundin natin ang konstitusyon.
[50:43] Nothing more, nothing less.
[50:48] Hindi po kami narito upang humatol ng pagkakasala.
[50:54] Hindi rin kami narito upang magparusa.
[50:58] Ang tanong lamang na nasa harap natin ngayon, may sapat bang dahilan upang ipagpatuloy ang paglilitis sa Senado?
[51:14] Iyan lamang po ang tanong.
[51:18] At iyan ng sagradong tungkulin na ipinapasa ngayon ng Committee on Justice sa buong kapulungan.
[51:26] Hawak po natin ngayon, ang bunga ng mahabang proseso.
[51:34] Hindi ito nabuo sa isang gabi.
[51:38] Hindi ito produkto ng tsismis, galit o sigaw sa social media.
[51:46] Committee Report, 52 pages.
[51:50] House Resolution, 18 pages.
[51:54] Articles of Impeachment, 23 pages.
[51:58] At lampas pa rito, ay libu-libong pahina ng annexes, records, certifications, testimonya, financial documents, at deliberations na masusing pinag-aralan ng Committee on Justice.
[52:22] Bawat pahina ay may bigat.
[52:26] Bawat dokumento ay may implikasyon.
[52:30] Bawat testimonya ay may kaakibat na pananagutan.
[52:34] Nagawa na po ng Committee on Justice ang bahagi nito.
[52:41] We examined the evidence.
[52:44] We tested the arguments.
[52:47] We listened to every side.
[52:49] We placed everything on record.
[52:54] At ngayon, ang desisyon ay nasa kamay na ng buong House of Representatives.
[53:01] Tayo ngayon ang haharap sa sambayan ng Pilipino upang sagutin ang isang simpleng tanong.
[53:14] Kapag may mabigat na aligasyon laban sa isa sa pinakamataas na opisyal ng Republika, ano ang dapat gawin ng House of Representatives?
[53:26] Tumingin sa kabila, manahimik, o sundin ang konstitusyon nitong mga nakaraang araw.
[53:39] Paulit-ulit nating narinig ang isang tanong.
[53:44] May numero ba tayo?
[53:46] Ilan daw ang boboto?
[53:49] Kaya ba ang one-third vote?
[53:52] May umatras na raw?
[53:55] May nag-withdraw na raw?
[53:57] Wala pa ngang butuhan.
[54:00] May bilang na agad ng mga sumusuko.
[54:04] Pero, Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, iyan ba talaga ang pinakamahalagang tanong ngayon?
[54:14] Because if we remember, we already went through this process before.
[54:22] Noong nakaraang impeachment proceedings, mayroon ng sapat na numero.
[54:27] Dalawandaan at labing limang kasapi ng kapulungang ito ang bumoto upang isulong ang impeachment.
[54:38] Isa iyon sa pinakamalaking bilang sa kasaysayan ng ating Kongreso.
[54:46] Pero ano ang nangyari?
[54:50] Tinigil ng Korte Suprema.
[54:53] At mahalagang linawin kung ano ang tunay na sinabi ng Korte Suprema.
[54:59] Hindi nila sinabi na wala nang dapat sagutin.
[55:07] Hindi nila sinabi na walang kailangang ipaliwanag.
[55:12] Hindi nila sinabi na bawal nang magkaroon muli ng impeachment proceedings.
[55:19] Ang sinabi ng Korte Suprema ay ito.
[55:24] Kung gagawin natin ito, gawin natin ang tama.
[55:29] Sundin natin ang proseso.
[55:31] Sundin natin ang konstitusyon.
[55:33] At iyan po ang ginawa ng Committee on Justice.
[55:40] Kaya ang tunay na tanong ngayon ay hindi lamang kung may numero tayo.
[55:47] Ang mas mahalagang tanong, sinunod ba natin ang proseso?
[55:53] At higit sa lahat, mayroon ba tayong ebidensya?
[55:59] Mr. Speaker, Distinguished Colleagues,
[56:02] Proseso at ebidensya.
[56:06] Iyan ang pundasyon ng bawat makatarungang lipunan.
[56:12] At ang sagot po natin ay isang malinaw at matatag na opo sa proseso.
[56:21] Naging maingat tayo.
[56:24] Hindi tayo nagmadali.
[56:26] Sinunod natin ang one-year bar rule.
[56:30] Pinigyan natin ang pagkakataon ng bawat panig.
[56:32] Ang mga pagdinig ay isinagawa ng hayagan, naka-livestream at bukas sa taong bayan.
[56:43] At higit sa lahat, pinakinggan natin maging ang mga tumututol sa impeachment.
[56:51] Pinakinggan natin ang bawat manifestation, bawat argumento, bawat legal na punto.
[57:00] Hindi tayo naghanap ng shortcut.
[57:03] Naghanap tayo ng katotohanan.
[57:06] At maging malinaw po tayo, ang prosesong ito ay hindi paghamak sa mga Pilipinong sumusuporta sa vicepresidente.
[57:19] Sa isang demokrasya, ang suporta ng mamamayan ay dapat igalang.
[57:27] Ngunit kahit gaano kataas ang posisyon, kahit gaano kalakas ang suporta,
[57:33] walang sinuman ang lampas sa pananagutan sa inalim ng konstitusyon.
[57:39] Hindi ito usapin ng apelido, partido o rehyon.
[57:49] Ang prinsipyo ng pananagutan ay dapat umiiral kanino man, kaalyado man o kalaban.
[57:57] At kapag may aligasyon laban sa sino mang opisal ng pamahalaan, maging miyembro man ng House of Representatives, Senado o Ehekotibo,
[58:12] dapat itong imbistigahan at sagutin sa ilalim ng batas.
[58:19] Walang puwang sa isang tunay na demokrasya ang selective accountability.
[58:25] At sa ebidensya naman, nakita natin ang mga dokumento na hindi maaaring ipagsawalang pahala.
[58:37] Mga certification mula sa PSA, mga disallowance mula sa COA,
[58:44] mga records ng transaksyon mula sa AMLC,
[58:49] mga dokumentong isinumite mismo sa Committee on Justice at isinama sa official records ng kapulungang ito.
[58:57] Nakakita tayo ng mga pangalang walang official records.
[59:05] Nakakita tayo ng mga confidential funds na idiniklarang disallowed at pinababalik sa kabanang bayan.
[59:14] At nakita rin natin ang ulat na nagpapakita ng bilyong-bilyong piso
[59:21] ng inflow at outflow ng mga transaksyon sa loob ng maraming taon.
[59:29] Maaaring may paliwanag sa bawat transaksyon.
[59:35] Ngunit sa laking, lawak at pattern ng mga ito,
[59:41] tungkulin natin tiyakin na ang mga ito ay maipaliwanag ng lubos sa tamang forum at sa ilalim ng panunumpa.
[59:52] At habang pinag-uusapan natin ang bilyong-bilyong piso,
[59:57] alalahanin natin kung kaninong pera ito.
[1:00:01] Pera ito ng manggagawang pumapasok kahit kulang ang pamasahe.
[1:00:09] Pera ito ng magulang na nagtitiis upang mapag-aral ang anak.
[1:00:14] Pera ito ng pamilyang pumipila sa ospital ngunit walang pambili ng gamot.
[1:00:21] Pera ito ng mga Pilipino na araw-araw nagbabayad ng puwis
[1:00:26] habang umaasang tapat ang mga pinunong kanilang pinagkatiwalaan.
[1:00:31] Kaya kapag may mga tanong tungkol sa paggamit ng pera ng bayan,
[1:00:39] hindi maaaring manahimik ang House of Representatives.
[1:00:45] At sa kabila ng lahat ng ito,
[1:00:49] isang bakanting upuan ang humarap sa Committee on Justice.
[1:00:56] Hindi dumalo ang Vice Presidente
[1:00:59] upang personal na sagutin ang mga isyong ibinabato laban sa kanya.
[1:01:05] Ngunit sa ating sistema, ang mga seryosong aligasyon
[1:01:12] ay kailangan sagutin sa pamamagitan ng ebidensya
[1:01:17] at testimonya sa ilalim ng panunumpa.
[1:01:21] Gayunpaman, kahit wala siya sa pagdinig,
[1:01:26] pinagaralan pa rin ang Committee on Justice
[1:01:28] ang bawat dipensang inilabas ng kanyang kampo.
[1:01:33] At matapos ang mahabang deliberasyon,
[1:01:36] matapos ang halos 22 resource persons,
[1:01:41] matapos ang libulibong pahina ng records,
[1:01:46] nagkaisa ang Committee on Justice.
[1:01:49] Unanimous po ang boto.
[1:01:53] The Committee found probable cause to proceed with impeachment.
[1:02:00] At mahalagang tandaan,
[1:02:03] hindi nagsimula ang Committee
[1:02:05] na magkakapareho ang pananaw.
[1:02:08] Marami ang nagtanong,
[1:02:12] marami ang nagtuda,
[1:02:14] marami ang nais munang makumbinsin.
[1:02:18] Ngunit habang dumarating ang mga dokumento,
[1:02:22] habang lumalabas ang testimonya,
[1:02:25] habang nabubuo ang kabuang larawan,
[1:02:28] unti-unting luminaw ang isang bagay.
[1:02:32] May mga tanong na hindi maaaring iwasan.
[1:02:37] May mga issue na hindi maaaring ipagkibit palikat.
[1:02:40] May mga bagay na kailangan ng harapin ng buong bansa.
[1:02:47] At ito ang naging batayan ng Articles of Impeachment.
[1:02:54] Article 1,
[1:02:57] ukol sa confidential funds at paggamit ng kabanang bayan,
[1:03:02] gamit ang mga kwestyonabling dokumento.
[1:03:06] Article 2,
[1:03:07] Ukol sa mga transaksyon at ari-ariang nangangailangan
[1:03:12] ng malinaw na paliwanag at reconciliation
[1:03:15] sa salin at idiniklarang kita.
[1:03:20] Article 3,
[1:03:22] Ukol sa aligasyon ng bribery
[1:03:24] at paggamit umano ng pera,
[1:03:27] kapalit ng impluensya at pabor.
[1:03:31] Article 4,
[1:03:33] Ukol sa mga banta at mararahas na pahayag,
[1:03:36] Laban sa matataas na opisyal ng bansa
[1:03:39] na sa pananaw ng kumite
[1:03:41] ay sapat upang litisin sa Senado.
[1:03:46] Mr. Speaker,
[1:03:47] Distinguished Colleagues,
[1:03:49] May mga aligasyong pinansyal
[1:03:51] na kailangan sagutin.
[1:03:54] May mga dokumentong kailangang ipaliwanag.
[1:03:57] Ngunit may isang bahagi ng usaping ito
[1:03:59] na higit na mabigat
[1:04:01] sapagkat hindi namang pera ng bayan ang nakataya.
[1:04:05] Ang nakataya rito
[1:04:07] ay tiwala ng sambayanan
[1:04:10] at katatagan mismo ng ating Republika.
[1:04:14] Sapagkat kapag ang isang mataas na pinuno ng bansa
[1:04:17] ay nagsasalita tungkol sa pagpatay
[1:04:21] sa Pangulo ng Republika,
[1:04:24] tungkol sa pakikipag-usap umano
[1:04:26] sa isang asasin,
[1:04:28] at tungkol sa posibilidad ng karahasan
[1:04:31] laban sa pinuno ng Estado,
[1:04:34] hindi maaaring ipagkibit balikat iyon
[1:04:37] bilang simpleng bugso lamang ng emosyon
[1:04:40] o ordinaryong alitan sa politika.
[1:04:45] May mga nagsasabing wala namang overt act.
[1:04:49] May mga nagsasabing emosyon lamang iyon.
[1:04:52] Ngunit, Mr. Speaker,
[1:04:55] distinguished colleagues,
[1:04:57] ang usapin dito
[1:04:58] ay hindi lamang kung may kasong kriminal.
[1:05:02] Ang usapin dito
[1:05:04] ay ang bigat ng mismong mga salitang binitawan
[1:05:07] ng isang pinakamataas na opisal ng Republika.
[1:05:11] Sapagkat hindi pangkaraniwan
[1:05:14] para sa isang mataas na pinuno ng bansa
[1:05:17] na magsalita tungkol sa pakikipag-usap
[1:05:21] o pakikipag-ugnayan sa isang asasin
[1:05:25] kaugnay ng Pangulo ng Republika.
[1:05:29] Hindi ito simpleng init ng ulo,
[1:05:32] hindi ito karaniwang political rhetoric,
[1:05:36] at lalong hindi ito uri ng pananalita
[1:05:39] na inaasahan ang sambayanan
[1:05:42] mula sa matataas na opisal ng bansa.
[1:05:45] Sapagkat ang mga salita ng mga pinuno
[1:05:49] ay may bigat,
[1:05:51] maaari silang magbigay ng kabanatagan
[1:05:53] o maghasik ng pangamba sa sambayanan.
[1:05:59] At kapag ang mga nasa pinakamataas
[1:06:01] na antas ng pamahalaan
[1:06:02] ay tila inuuna ang karahasan,
[1:06:06] kaysa kinahunan,
[1:06:08] hindi lamang mga opisal
[1:06:10] ang naaapektuhan.
[1:06:13] Ang unang naaapektuhan
[1:06:14] ay ang ordinaryong Pilipino,
[1:06:16] ang manggagawang nangangambang
[1:06:19] mawala ng hanap buhay
[1:06:21] kapag nagiging magulo
[1:06:23] ang kalagayan ng bansa.
[1:06:26] Ang pamilyang hirap na nga
[1:06:27] sa taas ng presyo ng bilihin
[1:06:29] at lalo pang nangangamba
[1:06:32] kapag humihina ang tiwala
[1:06:34] sa pamahalaan at ekonomiya.
[1:06:37] Ang maliliit na negosyong
[1:06:39] umaasa sa katahimigan at katatagan
[1:06:41] upang patuloy na makaraos araw-araw.
[1:06:44] At ang mga magulang
[1:06:47] ng tanging hangad
[1:06:48] ay isang ligtas,
[1:06:50] maayos,
[1:06:51] at matatag na kinabukasan
[1:06:53] para sa kanilang mga anak.
[1:06:56] Sapagkat sa panahon ng krisis,
[1:06:59] hindi karahasan
[1:07:00] ang hinahanap ng bayan
[1:07:02] sa kanilang mga pinuno.
[1:07:04] Ang hinahanap nila
[1:07:05] ay kapanatagan.
[1:07:07] Hindi takot,
[1:07:09] hindi pangamba,
[1:07:11] hindi kaguluhan.
[1:07:13] Sapagkat ang tunay na lakas
[1:07:15] ng pamumuno
[1:07:15] ay hindi nasusukat
[1:07:18] sa tapang at karahasan.
[1:07:20] Nasusukat ito
[1:07:22] sa kakayahang magbigay
[1:07:24] ng kaayusan,
[1:07:26] kapanatagan
[1:07:27] sa sambayanan
[1:07:28] lalo sa panahon ng pangamba.
[1:07:32] At ito ngayon
[1:07:33] ang isa sa mga tanong
[1:07:34] na kailangang harapin
[1:07:36] ng sambayanang Pilipino.
[1:07:39] Anong uri ng asal,
[1:07:41] paghusga,
[1:07:42] at pamumuno
[1:07:43] ang inaasahan natin
[1:07:45] mula sa mga pinunong
[1:07:47] pinagkakatiwalaan
[1:07:48] ng sambayanan?
[1:07:49] Mr. Speaker,
[1:07:52] distinguished colleagues,
[1:07:54] ang mga articles
[1:07:55] of impeachment
[1:07:56] na nasa harap natin
[1:07:58] ngayon
[1:07:58] ay hindi
[1:07:59] simpleng political document.
[1:08:02] Ito ay salamin
[1:08:03] ng isang
[1:08:04] mas malaking tanong
[1:08:06] na bumabagabag
[1:08:07] sa sampayan
[1:08:08] ng Pilipino.
[1:08:09] Anong uri
[1:08:10] ng pamumuno ba
[1:08:11] ang karapat dapat
[1:08:12] sa ating bansa?
[1:08:14] Sapagkat ang usapin dito
[1:08:16] ay hindi namang legal.
[1:08:19] Ito ay moral,
[1:08:20] ito ay constitutional.
[1:08:24] At dahil moral
[1:08:25] at constitutional
[1:08:27] ang usapin,
[1:08:28] hindi maaring takasan
[1:08:30] ng alinmang institusyon
[1:08:32] ang tungkuling ito.
[1:08:35] At kapag may mabibigat
[1:08:36] na pagdududa
[1:08:37] tungkol sa paggamit
[1:08:40] ng pera ng bayan,
[1:08:42] tungkol sa katapatan
[1:08:43] sa salen,
[1:08:45] tungkol sa asal
[1:08:46] at pananalitan
[1:08:46] ng isang pinuno,
[1:08:48] hindi maaring manahimik
[1:08:50] ang House of Representatives.
[1:08:53] Hindi tayo maaring
[1:08:54] magbulag-bulagan,
[1:08:57] hindi tayo maaring
[1:08:58] matakot,
[1:08:59] hindi tayo maaring
[1:09:01] maging kasabwat
[1:09:02] ng katahimikan.
[1:09:05] Mr. Speaker,
[1:09:06] distinguished colleagues,
[1:09:08] marahil ito
[1:09:09] ang isa sa
[1:09:10] pila kamabigat
[1:09:11] na boto
[1:09:12] na gagawin natin
[1:09:14] bilang mga halal
[1:09:15] na kinatawa
[1:09:16] ng bayan.
[1:09:18] Sapagkat ang pagboto
[1:09:19] natin ngayon
[1:09:20] ay hindi lamang
[1:09:21] tungkol sa isang tao.
[1:09:23] Ang pagboto natin ngayon
[1:09:25] ay tungkol sa uri
[1:09:27] ng Republika
[1:09:28] na nais nating
[1:09:29] ipamana
[1:09:30] sa susunod na
[1:09:31] henerasyon.
[1:09:33] Kung mananaig ba
[1:09:34] ang pananagutan
[1:09:35] o ang takot?
[1:09:38] Kung mananaig ba
[1:09:39] ang katotohanan
[1:09:40] o ang ingay?
[1:09:42] Kung mananaig ba
[1:09:43] ang konstitusyon
[1:09:44] o ang kapangyarihan?
[1:09:47] At ngayon,
[1:09:49] balikan natin
[1:09:49] ang tanong
[1:09:50] na paulit-ulit
[1:09:52] nating naririnig.
[1:09:54] May numero ba tayo?
[1:09:56] Mr. Speaker,
[1:09:58] distinguished colleagues,
[1:09:59] Opo,
[1:10:01] meron po tayong numero.
[1:10:03] Ngunit ang numero
[1:10:04] ang tinutukoy ko
[1:10:05] ay hindi lamang
[1:10:06] bilang ng boto.
[1:10:09] Nasa records po
[1:10:10] ang numero
[1:10:11] 6.7 billion pesos.
[1:10:16] Iyan ang numero
[1:10:18] ang kailangang
[1:10:18] may paliwanag
[1:10:19] sa sambayanang Pilipino.
[1:10:22] Iyan ang numero
[1:10:23] ang hindi maaaring
[1:10:24] ibaon sa limot.
[1:10:26] Iyan ang numero
[1:10:27] ang nagtatanong
[1:10:28] kung may mga bagay bang
[1:10:30] kinakailangang lubos
[1:10:32] na may paliwanag
[1:10:33] sa sambayanang Pilipino.
[1:10:35] At sa Senado,
[1:10:37] naroon ang pagkakataon
[1:10:39] ng vicepresidente
[1:10:40] na sagutin ang buo
[1:10:42] ang bawat aligasyon.
[1:10:45] Iharap ang kanyang ebidensya
[1:10:47] at marinig
[1:10:48] ng buong sambayanan
[1:10:49] ang kanyang panig.
[1:10:52] At kung hindi natin
[1:10:53] haharapin
[1:10:54] ang tanong na iyan ngayon,
[1:10:56] kailan pa?
[1:10:58] Kung hindi tayo
[1:10:58] kikilos ngayon,
[1:11:00] sino pa?
[1:11:02] Ang mga republika
[1:11:03] ay hindi bumabagsak
[1:11:05] sa isang iglap,
[1:11:05] unti-unti
[1:11:07] silang humihina
[1:11:08] kapag ang pananagutan
[1:11:10] ay inuunahan
[1:11:11] ng takot.
[1:11:13] Mr. Speaker,
[1:11:15] Distinguished Colleagues,
[1:11:16] ang hinihingi
[1:11:17] lamang natin ngayon
[1:11:18] ay ipagpatuloy
[1:11:21] ang proseso.
[1:11:23] Pigyan natin
[1:11:24] ang pagkakataon
[1:11:25] ng Senado
[1:11:25] na dinggin
[1:11:27] ang buong katotohanan.
[1:11:30] Hayaan natin
[1:11:31] manaig
[1:11:32] ang ebidensya.
[1:11:34] Hayaan natin
[1:11:35] manaig
[1:11:36] ang proseso.
[1:11:37] Hayaan natin
[1:11:38] manaig
[1:11:39] ang konstitusyon.
[1:11:41] At sa huli,
[1:11:43] hayaan natin
[1:11:43] manaig
[1:11:44] ang bayan.
[1:11:47] With that,
[1:11:48] Mr. Speaker,
[1:11:49] Distinguished Colleagues,
[1:11:51] I respectfully
[1:11:52] urge
[1:11:52] this chamber
[1:11:53] to vote
[1:11:55] in favor
[1:11:56] of
[1:11:56] Committee Report
[1:11:57] No. 261
[1:11:59] and House
[1:12:00] Resolution
[1:12:01] No. 989.
[1:12:03] Let us do
[1:12:04] our duty.
[1:12:06] Maraming salamat po.
[1:12:07] Majority Leader,
[1:12:10] Mr. Speaker,
[1:12:12] please recognize
[1:12:13] Representative
[1:12:14] Paolo Henry M.
[1:12:15] Marcoleta
[1:12:16] for his
[1:12:17] interpolation.
[1:12:18] Representative
[1:12:19] Paolo Henry
[1:12:20] Marcoleta,
[1:12:21] Partly Sagip,
[1:12:21] is hereby recognized.
[1:12:23] You have two minutes.
[1:12:25] Thank you,
[1:12:26] Mr. Speaker,
[1:12:28] Distinguished Sponsor.
[1:12:30] Madam Sponsor,
[1:12:33] could you please
[1:12:33] identify the exact
[1:12:35] rule,
[1:12:36] resolution,
[1:12:37] order,
[1:12:37] or House
[1:12:38] authority
[1:12:38] that allowed
[1:12:39] the Committee on
[1:12:40] Justice
[1:12:40] to conduct
[1:12:41] impeachment hearing
[1:12:42] during the adjournment
[1:12:44] of session?
[1:12:47] Mr. Speaker,
[1:12:49] distinguished
[1:12:49] Colleagues,
[1:12:51] let us be reminded
[1:12:52] by the distinction
[1:12:53] between an impeachment
[1:12:55] process
[1:12:56] vis-a-vis
[1:12:57] the legislative
[1:12:59] process.
[1:13:00] The impeachment
[1:13:02] process
[1:13:02] is governed
[1:13:04] by Article 11
[1:13:05] of the Constitution,
[1:13:08] whereas
[1:13:08] the legislative
[1:13:10] process
[1:13:11] is governed
[1:13:12] by Article 6
[1:13:13] of the Constitution.
[1:13:16] Suffice it to
[1:13:16] state
[1:13:17] that there is
[1:13:18] entirely
[1:13:19] big difference
[1:13:21] between an impeachment
[1:13:23] process
[1:13:24] and a legislative
[1:13:25] process.
[1:13:26] As a matter
[1:13:27] of fact,
[1:13:27] Mr. Speaker,
[1:13:30] there is a
[1:13:30] different set
[1:13:31] of rules
[1:13:32] which govern
[1:13:34] the proceeding
[1:13:35] of impeachment
[1:13:35] in the same
[1:13:37] manner
[1:13:37] that there is
[1:13:38] a different set
[1:13:39] of rules
[1:13:40] that govern
[1:13:41] our legislative
[1:13:43] process.
[1:13:45] Mr. Speaker,
[1:13:47] in other words,
[1:13:49] my distinguished
[1:13:49] colleagues,
[1:13:51] the impeachment
[1:13:51] process is not
[1:13:52] governed by
[1:13:54] breaks and
[1:13:56] recess.
[1:13:58] And to validate
[1:13:58] that,
[1:13:59] Mr. Speaker,
[1:14:00] the House of
[1:14:01] Representatives,
[1:14:03] before the
[1:14:05] break,
[1:14:06] before the start
[1:14:07] of the proceeding
[1:14:08] before the Justice
[1:14:09] Committee,
[1:14:10] even pass a
[1:14:11] resolution
[1:14:12] expressly authorizing
[1:14:14] the Justice
[1:14:15] Committee
[1:14:15] to proceed
[1:14:16] with its
[1:14:17] hearing,
[1:14:18] to exercise
[1:14:19] decomposery
[1:14:20] process
[1:14:20] and even
[1:14:21] to use
[1:14:22] the electronic
[1:14:23] mode of
[1:14:24] sending notices
[1:14:25] and documents.
[1:14:27] Mr. Speaker,
[1:14:29] in conclusion,
[1:14:31] there is nothing
[1:14:32] under the rule
[1:14:33] which prohibits
[1:14:34] hearing of the
[1:14:36] Justice
[1:14:37] Committee
[1:14:37] during recess.
[1:14:39] It must be
[1:14:40] remembered,
[1:14:41] impeachment
[1:14:42] process is
[1:14:43] entirely different
[1:14:44] from the
[1:14:45] legislative
[1:14:46] process.
[1:14:47] I submit,
[1:14:48] Mr. Speaker.
[1:14:48] So, Madam
[1:14:50] Sponsor,
[1:14:52] wala pong
[1:14:52] maipakita
[1:14:53] na dokumento
[1:14:54] ang
[1:14:55] distinguished
[1:14:56] sponsor
[1:14:58] authorizing
[1:14:59] the Committee
[1:14:59] to conduct
[1:15:00] hearings
[1:15:01] during adjournment.
[1:15:03] Mr. Speaker,
[1:15:04] if I may
[1:15:05] continue,
[1:15:07] it seems
[1:15:07] to this
[1:15:08] representation
[1:15:08] that the
[1:15:09] Honorable
[1:15:09] Gentleman
[1:15:10] is not
[1:15:11] listening.
[1:15:12] I have
[1:15:12] cited
[1:15:13] already
[1:15:13] that the
[1:15:14] House
[1:15:15] of
[1:15:15] Representatives
[1:15:15] passed
[1:15:16] a resolution.
[1:15:18] Order,
[1:15:18] please.
[1:15:19] Silence.
[1:15:20] That's why
[1:15:21] I'm asking
[1:15:21] for a
[1:15:22] resolution.
[1:15:22] Give me
[1:15:23] the copy.
[1:15:26] May I
[1:15:26] request
[1:15:26] for a
[1:15:27] 30-second
[1:15:28] suspension?
[1:15:29] Madam
[1:15:30] Sponsor,
[1:15:31] distinguished
[1:15:32] Mr. Speaker.
[1:15:54] Session
[1:15:54] resumed.
[1:15:55] May I
[1:15:55] be recognized,
[1:15:56] Mr. Speaker?
[1:15:57] Before that,
[1:15:58] Majority Leader,
[1:15:59] I'd like to
[1:15:59] remind the
[1:16:00] people in
[1:16:00] the gallery,
[1:16:02] please
[1:16:02] observe
[1:16:03] strict
[1:16:03] silence.
[1:16:06] Majority Leader.
[1:16:06] Mr. Speaker,
[1:16:08] ganyan din po
[1:16:09] ang karanasan
[1:16:09] ko sa
[1:16:09] kumite.
[1:16:10] Meron ding
[1:16:11] audience
[1:16:11] participation.
[1:16:13] May palakpakan,
[1:16:14] may hiyawan din po.
[1:16:15] Kaya hindi
[1:16:15] ko na po,
[1:16:16] hindi na po
[1:16:17] bago sa akin
[1:16:17] itong ginagawa
[1:16:19] ng mga
[1:16:20] hakot
[1:16:20] ng mga
[1:16:21] audience na
[1:16:21] ito.
[1:16:22] Anyway,
[1:16:23] Mr.
[1:16:24] Distinguished...
[1:16:25] Representative
[1:16:26] Marcoleta,
[1:16:27] Majority Leader.
[1:16:28] Mr. Speaker,
[1:16:31] to address
[1:16:32] the request
[1:16:33] of the
[1:16:33] Honorable
[1:16:33] Marcoleta,
[1:16:34] may request
[1:16:35] that the
[1:16:35] Secretary
[1:16:35] General
[1:16:36] be directed
[1:16:37] to provide
[1:16:37] the
[1:16:38] Honorable
[1:16:38] Marcoleta
[1:16:39] a copy
[1:16:39] of the
[1:16:40] relevant
[1:16:40] plenary
[1:16:41] resolution
[1:16:42] authorizing
[1:16:42] the conduct
[1:16:43] of hearings.
[1:16:44] Secretary
[1:16:45] General,
[1:16:45] please
[1:16:46] provide
[1:16:46] the
[1:16:47] necessary
[1:16:47] corresponding
[1:16:48] copies.
[1:16:50] Please proceed.
[1:16:51] And if I
[1:16:52] may
[1:16:52] read
[1:16:53] Article 11,
[1:16:55] Section 3,
[1:16:56] Paragraph 2
[1:16:57] of the
[1:16:57] Constitution.
[1:16:58] A verified
[1:16:59] complaint for
[1:17:00] impeachment may
[1:17:00] be filed by
[1:17:01] any member
[1:17:01] of the
[1:17:01] House of
[1:17:02] Representatives
[1:17:02] or by
[1:17:03] any citizen
[1:17:03] upon a
[1:17:05] resolution or
[1:17:05] endorsement by
[1:17:06] any member
[1:17:06] thereof.
[1:17:08] We shall be
[1:17:08] included in
[1:17:09] the order of
[1:17:09] business within
[1:17:10] 10 session
[1:17:11] days and
[1:17:12] referred to the
[1:17:13] proper committee
[1:17:13] within 3
[1:17:14] session days
[1:17:15] thereafter.
[1:17:17] The committee
[1:17:17] after hearing
[1:17:19] and by a
[1:17:21] majority vote
[1:17:22] of all its
[1:17:22] members shall
[1:17:23] submit its
[1:17:23] report to
[1:17:24] the House
[1:17:25] within 60
[1:17:26] session days
[1:17:28] from such
[1:17:29] referral together
[1:17:30] with the
[1:17:30] corresponding
[1:17:31] resolution.
[1:17:32] The
[1:17:33] resolutions
[1:17:33] shall be
[1:17:33] calendared for
[1:17:34] consideration by
[1:17:35] the House
[1:17:35] within 10
[1:17:36] session days
[1:17:37] from receipt
[1:17:38] thereof.
[1:17:39] Doon po sa
[1:17:40] paragraph na
[1:17:40] binasa ko,
[1:17:42] apat na beses
[1:17:43] pong binanggit
[1:17:43] ang session
[1:17:45] days.
[1:17:46] Wala pong
[1:17:47] binanggit na
[1:17:47] pwedeng
[1:17:49] mag-hearing
[1:17:50] ang
[1:17:51] impeachment
[1:17:52] ang
[1:17:54] committee
[1:17:54] on
[1:17:54] justice
[1:17:55] habang
[1:17:56] naka-adjourn
[1:17:57] ang
[1:17:57] both
[1:17:58] houses.
[1:17:58] Mr. Speaker,
[1:18:01] distinguished
[1:18:02] colleagues,
[1:18:04] for purposes
[1:18:04] of our
[1:18:05] records,
[1:18:06] I am
[1:18:06] reading
[1:18:07] from the
[1:18:08] House
[1:18:08] Resolution
[1:18:09] No.
[1:18:09] 892,
[1:18:11] the title
[1:18:12] of which
[1:18:13] Resolution
[1:18:14] Authorizing
[1:18:15] the House
[1:18:15] Committee
[1:18:16] on
[1:18:16] Justice
[1:18:16] to
[1:18:17] implement
[1:18:18] Section
[1:18:18] 8
[1:18:19] of the
[1:18:20] Rules
[1:18:20] of
[1:18:20] Procedure
[1:18:21] in
[1:18:21] Impeachment
[1:18:22] Proceedings
[1:18:23] relating
[1:18:24] to the
[1:18:24] Protection
[1:18:25] of
[1:18:25] Complainants
[1:18:25] and
[1:18:26] Witnesses
[1:18:26] and further
[1:18:28] authorizing
[1:18:29] the Committee
[1:18:30] to continue
[1:18:31] the conduct
[1:18:32] of impeachment
[1:18:32] proceedings
[1:18:33] and the
[1:18:34] exercise
[1:18:35] of
[1:18:35] ancillary
[1:18:36] powers
[1:18:36] during the
[1:18:37] recess of
[1:18:38] the House
[1:18:38] of
[1:18:38] Representatives
[1:18:39] from
[1:18:40] 21
[1:18:41] March
[1:18:41] 2026
[1:18:42] to
[1:18:43] 3
[1:18:44] May
[1:18:44] 2026.
[1:18:46] It is
[1:18:46] respectfully
[1:18:47] submitted,
[1:18:48] Mr. Speaker,
[1:18:48] distinguished
[1:18:49] colleagues,
[1:18:50] that all
[1:18:50] the proceedings
[1:18:51] before the
[1:18:52] Justice
[1:18:52] Committee
[1:18:53] is within
[1:18:54] the
[1:18:55] ambit
[1:18:55] expressly
[1:18:56] provided
[1:18:56] by the
[1:18:57] House
[1:18:57] of
[1:18:57] Representatives
[1:18:58] in
[1:18:59] Resolution
[1:18:59] No.
[1:19:00] 892.
[1:19:02] Majority
[1:19:03] Leader.
[1:19:03] Mr. Speaker,
[1:19:04] just to
[1:19:05] further assure
[1:19:05] the Honorable
[1:19:06] Mark
[1:19:06] Coleta
[1:19:07] that
[1:19:07] everything
[1:19:07] was done
[1:19:08] in accordance
[1:19:09] with our
[1:19:10] rules and
[1:19:10] with due
[1:19:10] process.
[1:19:11] We did
[1:19:12] not adjourn
[1:19:13] Sinidye.
[1:19:14] We are
[1:19:15] still on
[1:19:16] our first
[1:19:16] regular
[1:19:17] session.
[1:19:18] That is
[1:19:18] why the
[1:19:19] plenary
[1:19:19] can authorize
[1:19:20] the Committee
[1:19:21] to conduct
[1:19:22] their hearings
[1:19:22] if necessary.
[1:19:23] That's all,
[1:19:24] Mr. Speaker.
[1:19:25] Mr. Speaker,
[1:19:27] Representative
[1:19:27] Mark
[1:19:28] Coleta,
[1:19:29] please wrap up
[1:19:29] your three
[1:19:30] minutes is up.
[1:19:31] I'm still
[1:19:31] not furnished
[1:19:32] a copy.
[1:19:33] Please wrap
[1:19:34] up your
[1:19:34] three minutes
[1:19:35] is up.
[1:19:36] Let me
[1:19:36] go to my
[1:19:37] next question.
[1:19:38] Madam
[1:19:38] Sponsor,
[1:19:40] when this
[1:19:41] case
[1:19:41] is elevated
[1:19:43] to the
[1:19:43] Senate,
[1:19:44] is the
[1:19:45] House
[1:19:45] asking the
[1:19:46] Senate
[1:19:46] to try
[1:19:47] the verified
[1:19:48] complaints
[1:19:48] as filed
[1:19:49] or the
[1:19:50] broader
[1:19:50] record
[1:19:51] developed
[1:19:52] by the
[1:19:52] Committee
[1:19:53] during the
[1:19:54] hearings?
[1:19:55] Mr. Speaker,
[1:19:57] distinguished
[1:19:57] colleagues,
[1:19:59] based on
[1:19:59] our rules
[1:20:00] and based
[1:20:01] on the
[1:20:02] Constitution,
[1:20:03] it is not
[1:20:04] the impeachment
[1:20:04] complaint,
[1:20:06] but instead
[1:20:06] the articles
[1:20:08] of impeachment
[1:20:08] that was
[1:20:09] approved by
[1:20:10] the Justice
[1:20:10] Committee,
[1:20:11] which upon
[1:20:12] approval of
[1:20:13] the House
[1:20:14] of Representatives
[1:20:14] will be
[1:20:16] transmitted to
[1:20:17] the Senate.
[1:20:18] Consequently,
[1:20:19] Mr. Speaker,
[1:20:20] the basis
[1:20:21] of the
[1:20:21] trial is
[1:20:22] not the
[1:20:23] impeachment
[1:20:23] complaint,
[1:20:24] but the
[1:20:25] articles of
[1:20:26] impeachment.
[1:20:26] Which brings
[1:20:28] me to the
[1:20:28] follow-up
[1:20:29] question.
[1:20:29] Madam
[1:20:30] Sponsor,
[1:20:31] can you
[1:20:31] confirm for
[1:20:32] the record
[1:20:32] whether
[1:20:33] every factual
[1:20:34] allegation
[1:20:34] in the
[1:20:35] articles of
[1:20:35] impeachment
[1:20:35] appears
[1:20:36] in the
[1:20:37] verified
[1:20:37] complaints
[1:20:38] or in
[1:20:39] their
[1:20:39] attachment,
[1:20:40] and not
[1:20:40] merely in
[1:20:41] testimony or
[1:20:42] documents
[1:20:42] later
[1:20:43] introduced
[1:20:43] during the
[1:20:45] committee
[1:20:45] hearings?
[1:20:45] Mr. Speaker,
[1:20:48] distinguished
[1:20:48] colleagues,
[1:20:49] we confirm
[1:20:50] that the
[1:20:51] contents of
[1:20:51] the articles
[1:20:52] of impeachment
[1:20:53] are consistent
[1:20:54] to the
[1:20:55] contents of
[1:20:56] the impeachment
[1:20:56] complaints
[1:20:57] which were
[1:20:58] deliberated upon
[1:20:59] before the
[1:21:00] Justice
[1:21:00] Committee.
[1:21:01] We have to
[1:21:02] consider as
[1:21:02] well that
[1:21:03] under the
[1:21:04] rules,
[1:21:05] notwithstanding
[1:21:06] the fact that
[1:21:06] the evidence
[1:21:07] is not attached
[1:21:08] to the
[1:21:08] complaint,
[1:21:09] so long,
[1:21:10] so long as
[1:21:11] it is relevant
[1:21:12] to the
[1:21:12] impeachment
[1:21:13] complaint,
[1:21:14] the same
[1:21:14] is allowed
[1:21:15] by the
[1:21:15] rules of
[1:21:16] impeachment.
[1:21:18] Representative
[1:21:18] Marcoleta,
[1:21:19] your time is
[1:21:20] up.
[1:21:21] Your three
[1:21:21] minutes is
[1:21:21] up.
[1:21:22] Evidence
[1:21:22] may support
[1:21:23] a pleaded
[1:21:23] charge,
[1:21:25] but should
[1:21:25] not become
[1:21:26] a substitute
[1:21:26] for a
[1:21:27] verified
[1:21:27] charge.
[1:21:28] And let
[1:21:29] me go
[1:21:29] to my
[1:21:29] final
[1:21:32] question.
[1:21:33] My
[1:21:34] last
[1:21:34] question.
[1:21:34] I'll
[1:21:34] allow you
[1:21:35] last
[1:21:35] question.
[1:21:36] My
[1:21:36] sponsor,
[1:21:36] did the
[1:21:37] committee
[1:21:37] ever formally
[1:21:38] amend,
[1:21:39] require
[1:21:39] amendment
[1:21:40] of or
[1:21:42] authorize
[1:21:42] supplementation
[1:21:43] of the
[1:21:44] verified
[1:21:44] complaints
[1:21:45] to
[1:21:45] include
[1:21:46] factual
[1:21:47] matters
[1:21:47] that
[1:21:47] emerged
[1:21:48] only
[1:21:48] during
[1:21:49] the
[1:21:49] hearings.
[1:21:51] Mr. Speaker,
[1:21:52] we are
[1:21:53] consistent
[1:21:53] to the
[1:21:55] contents
[1:21:55] of the
[1:21:56] impeachment
[1:21:56] complaint.
[1:21:57] And if
[1:21:58] the
[1:21:58] honorable
[1:21:58] gentleman
[1:21:59] is
[1:22:00] requiring
[1:22:00] the
[1:22:00] Justice
[1:22:01] Committee
[1:22:01] to make
[1:22:02] it as a
[1:22:03] parameter
[1:22:03] that they
[1:22:04] should
[1:22:04] all be
[1:22:04] expressed
[1:22:05] in the
[1:22:05] impeachment
[1:22:05] complaint,
[1:22:06] then he
[1:22:07] is not
[1:22:08] aligned to
[1:22:08] the
[1:22:09] rules of
[1:22:09] impeachment.
[1:22:10] The
[1:22:10] rules of
[1:22:11] impeachment
[1:22:11] expressly
[1:22:12] allow
[1:22:13] even
[1:22:14] other
[1:22:14] relevant
[1:22:15] evidence,
[1:22:16] which means
[1:22:17] notwithstanding
[1:22:18] that they
[1:22:19] are not
[1:22:19] expressly
[1:22:20] mentioned
[1:22:20] in the
[1:22:21] impeachment
[1:22:21] complaints,
[1:22:22] so long
[1:22:23] as they
[1:22:23] are
[1:22:23] relevant,
[1:22:24] they can
[1:22:24] effectively
[1:22:25] form part
[1:22:26] of the
[1:22:26] articles
[1:22:27] of
[1:22:27] impeachment.
[1:22:27] majority
[1:22:29] leader.
[1:22:30] Thank
[1:22:30] you
[1:22:30] to
[1:22:31] the
[1:22:31] honorable
[1:22:31] Mark
[1:22:32] Coleta.
[1:22:33] Next
[1:22:33] on the
[1:22:33] list,
[1:22:33] Mr. Speaker,
[1:22:34] please
[1:22:35] recognize
[1:22:35] Representative
[1:22:36] Robert
[1:22:37] Nazal.
[1:22:37] Can I
[1:22:40] just make
[1:22:41] a closing
[1:22:41] statement?
[1:22:42] BH is
[1:22:43] recognized.
[1:22:45] Mr. Speaker,
[1:22:46] may I
[1:22:46] request the
[1:22:47] honorable
[1:22:47] Mark
[1:22:48] Coleta
[1:22:48] that he
[1:22:49] will have
[1:22:49] enough
[1:22:49] time for
[1:22:50] more
[1:22:50] manifestations,
[1:22:51] including
[1:22:52] his
[1:22:52] explanation
[1:22:53] of
[1:22:53] vote
[1:22:53] afterward.
[1:22:54] Thank
[1:22:54] you very
[1:22:55] much.
[1:22:55] Thank
[1:22:55] you.
[1:22:55] Representative
[1:22:56] Robert
[1:22:57] Nazal,
[1:22:57] party
[1:22:58] list,
[1:22:58] BH is
[1:22:58] hereby
[1:22:59] recognized.
[1:23:04] Thank
[1:23:05] you,
[1:23:05] Mr. Speaker,
[1:23:06] Madam
[1:23:07] Sponsor.
[1:23:08] I
[1:23:08] just have
[1:23:08] a few
[1:23:08] questions.
[1:23:11] Do you
[1:23:11] confirm
[1:23:12] that the
[1:23:12] supplemental
[1:23:13] affidavit
[1:23:13] of
[1:23:14] Ramil
[1:23:14] Madriaga
[1:23:15] was
[1:23:15] not
[1:23:15] attached
[1:23:16] to
[1:23:16] the
[1:23:16] original
[1:23:17] complaints?
[1:23:20] We
[1:23:20] confirm
[1:23:21] that,
[1:23:21] Mr.
[1:23:22] Speaker.
[1:23:22] Nonetheless,
[1:23:24] considering
[1:23:24] that the
[1:23:24] contents
[1:23:25] of the
[1:23:26] supplemental
[1:23:26] affidavit
[1:23:27] is
[1:23:27] germane,
[1:23:29] relative,
[1:23:31] relevant,
[1:23:32] to the
[1:23:32] allegations
[1:23:33] in the
[1:23:33] impeachment
[1:23:34] complaint,
[1:23:35] and even
[1:23:35] including
[1:23:36] his
[1:23:36] original
[1:23:37] affidavit,
[1:23:38] the
[1:23:38] rules
[1:23:38] of
[1:23:39] impeachment
[1:23:39] expressly
[1:23:40] allowed
[1:23:40] the
[1:23:41] Justice
[1:23:41] Committee
[1:23:41] to
[1:23:42] include
[1:23:43] the
[1:23:43] same
[1:23:43] in
[1:23:43] our
[1:23:43] consideration.
[1:23:45] Thank
[1:23:47] you,
[1:23:47] Madam
[1:23:47] Sponsor.
[1:23:48] Do you
[1:23:49] also
[1:23:50] confirm
[1:23:50] that the
[1:23:51] sal-ends
[1:23:51] of the
[1:23:52] Vice
[1:23:52] President
[1:23:52] were
[1:23:53] not
[1:23:53] attached
[1:23:53] to
[1:23:53] the
[1:23:54] original
[1:23:54] complaints?
[1:23:56] We
[1:23:56] confirm
[1:23:56] that,
[1:23:57] Mr.
[1:23:57] Speaker.
[1:23:58] But
[1:23:58] like
[1:23:58] my
[1:23:59] explanation
[1:23:59] earlier,
[1:24:01] the
[1:24:01] rule
[1:24:01] expressly
[1:24:03] allows
[1:24:03] other
[1:24:04] related
[1:24:05] evidence
[1:24:06] that
[1:24:07] is
[1:24:07] sanctioned
[1:24:08] by
[1:24:08] Section
[1:24:09] 7,
[1:24:10] Paragraph
[1:24:10] 2
[1:24:11] of the
[1:24:12] Rules
[1:24:12] of
[1:24:12] Impeachment,
[1:24:13] which
[1:24:13] says,
[1:24:14] the
[1:24:15] committee
[1:24:15] shall
[1:24:15] have
[1:24:15] the
[1:24:16] power
[1:24:16] to
[1:24:17] issue
[1:24:17] compulsory
[1:24:18] processes
[1:24:18] for the
[1:24:19] attendance
[1:24:20] of
[1:24:20] witnesses
[1:24:20] and the
[1:24:21] production
[1:24:22] of
[1:24:22] documents
[1:24:23] and
[1:24:23] other
[1:24:24] related
[1:24:26] evidence.
[1:24:27] It
[1:24:27] is
[1:24:27] the
[1:24:27] submission
[1:24:28] of
[1:24:28] this
[1:24:28] representation,
[1:24:29] Mr.
[1:24:29] Speaker,
[1:24:31] distinguished
[1:24:31] colleagues,
[1:24:32] that in
[1:24:32] the
[1:24:33] allegations
[1:24:33] of
[1:24:33] unexplained
[1:24:34] wealth,
[1:24:35] non-disclosure
[1:24:36] in the
[1:24:36] SAL-END,
[1:24:38] notwithstanding
[1:24:38] that they
[1:24:39] are not
[1:24:39] attached
[1:24:40] in the
[1:24:40] impeachment
[1:24:40] complaint,
[1:24:41] they are
[1:24:42] very much
[1:24:42] relevant
[1:24:43] to the
[1:24:44] allegations
[1:24:44] of the
[1:24:45] offense.
[1:24:47] Thank you,
[1:24:47] Madam
[1:24:47] Sponsor.
[1:24:49] Do you
[1:24:50] also
[1:24:50] confirm
[1:24:51] that the
[1:24:51] AMLC
[1:24:52] reports
[1:24:52] were not
[1:24:53] attached
[1:24:53] to the
[1:24:53] original
[1:24:54] complaints?
[1:24:54] We
[1:24:56] confirm
[1:24:56] that,
[1:24:56] Mr.
[1:24:57] Speaker,
[1:24:57] but
[1:24:57] similarly,
[1:25:00] the
[1:25:00] AMLC
[1:25:00] report
[1:25:01] is
[1:25:01] German,
[1:25:02] the
[1:25:03] AMLC
[1:25:03] report
[1:25:04] is
[1:25:04] relevant,
[1:25:05] the
[1:25:05] AMLC
[1:25:06] report
[1:25:06] is
[1:25:06] significant
[1:25:07] in as
[1:25:08] far as
[1:25:09] allegations
[1:25:09] of
[1:25:10] unexplained
[1:25:10] wealth
[1:25:11] and
[1:25:11] non-disclosure
[1:25:12] in the
[1:25:13] SAL-END is
[1:25:13] concerned.
[1:25:14] As a
[1:25:14] matter
[1:25:15] of fact,
[1:25:15] Mr.
[1:25:15] Speaker,
[1:25:16] during
[1:25:17] the
[1:25:17] proceeding
[1:25:17] before
[1:25:18] the
[1:25:18] Justice
[1:25:18] Committee,
[1:25:19] the
[1:25:20] contradictory,
[1:25:22] the
[1:25:23] disparity
[1:25:23] between
[1:25:24] the
[1:25:24] SAL-END
[1:25:25] vis-à-vis
[1:25:26] the
[1:25:26] AMLC
[1:25:27] report
[1:25:27] was
[1:25:28] very
[1:25:29] well
[1:25:29] established.
[1:25:31] Thank you,
[1:25:32] Madam
[1:25:32] Sponsor.
[1:25:33] Mr.
[1:25:34] Speaker,
[1:25:34] Madam
[1:25:34] Sponsor,
[1:25:35] may I
[1:25:36] ask if
[1:25:36] the
[1:25:36] Respondent
[1:25:37] Vice
[1:25:37] President
[1:25:37] was
[1:25:38] furnished
[1:25:39] with a
[1:25:39] copy
[1:25:40] of this
[1:25:40] particular
[1:25:41] report
[1:25:41] that
[1:25:41] discussed
[1:25:42] the
[1:25:42] 2
[1:25:42] billion
[1:25:43] glitch
[1:25:43] reported
[1:25:43] by
[1:25:44] BPI?
[1:25:47] Mr.
[1:25:47] Speaker,
[1:25:47] distinguished
[1:25:48] colleagues,
[1:25:49] we
[1:25:49] understand
[1:25:50] that
[1:25:51] all
[1:25:51] the
[1:25:51] documents
[1:25:52] submitted
[1:25:53] the
[1:25:53] committee
[1:25:54] were
[1:25:55] furnished
[1:25:55] not only
[1:25:56] to
[1:25:56] the
[1:25:56] parties,
[1:25:57] the
[1:25:57] complainant
[1:25:58] and the
[1:25:58] Vice
[1:25:59] President
[1:25:59] but
[1:26:00] also
[1:26:01] the
[1:26:01] Justice
[1:26:01] Members
[1:26:02] and the
[1:26:02] Members
[1:26:03] of the
[1:26:03] House
[1:26:03] of
[1:26:03] Representatives.
[1:26:05] Having
[1:26:05] said so,
[1:26:06] it is
[1:26:06] submitted
[1:26:06] that it
[1:26:07] is our
[1:26:08] humble
[1:26:08] submission
[1:26:08] that the
[1:26:09] same
[1:26:10] is
[1:26:10] included
[1:26:10] among
[1:26:11] the
[1:26:11] documents
[1:26:11] transmitted
[1:26:12] to the
[1:26:13] Respondent
[1:26:13] Vice
[1:26:13] President.
[1:26:14] So,
[1:26:15] what?
[1:26:15] What?
[1:26:15] What?
[1:26:15] Because the
[1:26:19] instruction,
[1:26:20] Mr.
[1:26:20] Speaker,
[1:26:21] is to
[1:26:21] transmit
[1:26:22] all
[1:26:22] documents
[1:26:23] which
[1:26:24] form part
[1:26:25] of the
[1:26:25] proceeding
[1:26:25] of the
[1:26:26] Justice
[1:26:26] Committee,
[1:26:27] then it
[1:26:27] follows
[1:26:28] that
[1:26:28] all
[1:26:29] documents
[1:26:29] presented
[1:26:30] if
[1:26:30] they
[1:26:31] are
[1:26:31] presented
[1:26:31] before
[1:26:32] the
[1:26:32] Justice
[1:26:32] Committee
[1:26:33] were
[1:26:33] transmitted
[1:26:34] as
[1:26:34] well
[1:26:34] to
[1:26:35] the
[1:26:35] Respondent.
[1:26:37] Mr.
[1:26:37] Speaker,
[1:26:39] I respectfully
[1:26:39] manifest
[1:26:40] that
[1:26:40] these
[1:26:41] questions
[1:26:41] are not
[1:26:41] meant
[1:26:42] to
[1:26:42] prejudge
[1:26:42] the
[1:26:42] impeachment
[1:26:43] case
[1:26:43] or
[1:26:44] obstruct
[1:26:44] the
[1:26:44] constitutional
[1:26:45] power
[1:26:45] of this
[1:26:46] House.
[1:26:46] Ang layunin
[1:26:48] lang po
[1:26:48] ay malinaw
[1:26:49] na mailagay
[1:26:50] sa record
[1:26:50] ang isang
[1:26:51] mahalagang
[1:26:51] due process
[1:26:52] concern.
[1:26:53] Dapat
[1:26:53] ang impeachment
[1:26:54] complaints
[1:26:55] ay sapat
[1:26:55] sa kanilang
[1:26:56] sariling
[1:26:56] allegations
[1:26:56] at supporting
[1:26:57] documents
[1:26:58] at the
[1:26:58] time of
[1:26:59] filing.
[1:27:00] Kung
[1:27:00] ang
[1:27:01] material
[1:27:01] evidence
[1:27:02] tulad
[1:27:02] ng
[1:27:02] AMLC
[1:27:03] reports,
[1:27:04] corrected
[1:27:04] bank
[1:27:04] data,
[1:27:05] witness
[1:27:06] affidavits,
[1:27:07] COA
[1:27:08] records,
[1:27:09] at
[1:27:09] authenticated
[1:27:10] videos
[1:27:11] ay nakuha
[1:27:11] lamang
[1:27:12] during the
[1:27:12] committee
[1:27:13] proceedings,
[1:27:14] kailangan
[1:27:14] malinaw
[1:27:15] kung
[1:27:15] ang
[1:27:15] complaints
[1:27:16] ba
[1:27:16] ay sapat
[1:27:17] na noong
[1:27:17] inihain
[1:27:18] o nabuo
[1:27:19] lamang
[1:27:20] ang
[1:27:20] kaso
[1:27:20] pagkatapos.
[1:27:22] For this
[1:27:23] reason,
[1:27:23] before the
[1:27:24] House
[1:27:24] votes,
[1:27:25] may we
[1:27:26] respectfully
[1:27:26] request
[1:27:27] that the
[1:27:28] record
[1:27:28] clearly
[1:27:29] show
[1:27:29] which
[1:27:30] evidence
[1:27:30] was
[1:27:30] attached
[1:27:31] at
[1:27:31] filing
[1:27:31] and
[1:27:32] which
[1:27:32] evidence
[1:27:33] was
[1:27:33] obtained
[1:27:34] later.
[1:27:34] Ito
[1:27:35] is
[1:27:35] important
[1:27:36] not
[1:27:36] for
[1:27:36] the
[1:27:37] respondent
[1:27:37] but
[1:27:38] for
[1:27:38] the
[1:27:38] integrity
[1:27:39] of the
[1:27:40] House
[1:27:40] and the
[1:27:40] impeachment
[1:27:42] process.
[1:27:43] Thank you
[1:27:43] Mr. Speaker
[1:27:44] Madam
[1:27:44] Sponsor.
[1:27:45] Majority
[1:27:46] Leader.
[1:27:47] Mr. Speaker,
[1:27:48] please
[1:27:48] recognize the
[1:27:49] statesman from
[1:27:49] Davao City,
[1:27:50] the Honorable
[1:27:51] Representative
[1:27:52] Isidro T.
[1:27:53] Ungab.
[1:27:53] Honorable
[1:27:54] Isidro
[1:27:54] Ungab,
[1:27:55] 3rd
[1:27:55] District
[1:27:56] Davao
[1:27:56] City,
[1:27:56] Isidro
[1:27:57] I
[1:27:57] recognize.
[1:28:02] Mr.
[1:28:03] Speaker,
[1:28:03] before I
[1:28:03] will ask
[1:28:04] my
[1:28:04] question,
[1:28:04] I
[1:28:04] would like
[1:28:04] to ask
[1:28:05] how
[1:28:05] many
[1:28:06] minutes
[1:28:06] am I
[1:28:06] allowed
[1:28:07] to ask
[1:28:07] for this
[1:28:09] and 3
[1:28:09] minutes?
[1:28:10] 3
[1:28:10] minutes
[1:28:11] only.
[1:28:12] I
[1:28:12] understand
[1:28:12] that's
[1:28:13] only
[1:28:13] supposed
[1:28:13] for
[1:28:14] the
[1:28:14] explanation
[1:28:15] vote
[1:28:15] but
[1:28:15] considering
[1:28:16] that
[1:28:16] it's
[1:28:17] only
[1:28:17] the
[1:28:17] time
[1:28:18] limited
[1:28:18] or
[1:28:19] given
[1:28:19] so I
[1:28:21] will
[1:28:21] just
[1:28:21] go
[1:28:21] direct.
[1:28:22] I
[1:28:22] have
[1:28:22] a lot
[1:28:23] of
[1:28:23] questions
[1:28:24] supposedly.
[1:28:26] Will
[1:28:26] the
[1:28:26] sponsor
[1:28:27] Madam
[1:28:29] Sponsor
[1:28:30] may
[1:28:30] I
[1:28:31] continue?
[1:28:32] I
[1:28:32] will
[1:28:32] be
[1:28:32] pleased
[1:28:33] to
[1:28:33] respond
[1:28:33] to
[1:28:33] the
[1:28:33] Honorable
[1:28:34] Gentleman.
[1:28:34] Will
[1:28:35] the
[1:28:35] sponsor
[1:28:35] confirm
[1:28:36] that
[1:28:37] no
[1:28:37] leave
[1:28:38] was
[1:28:38] sought
[1:28:38] and
[1:28:39] no
[1:28:39] order
[1:28:39] was
[1:28:40] issued
[1:28:40] allowing
[1:28:41] either
[1:28:43] or
[1:28:44] supplement
[1:28:44] the
[1:28:45] consolidated
[1:28:45] complaint
[1:28:46] after
[1:28:46] March
[1:28:47] 16
[1:28:47] 20
[1:28:48] 26.
[1:28:49] May
[1:28:49] we
[1:28:50] be
[1:28:50] clarified
[1:28:51] Mr.
[1:28:51] Speaker
[1:28:51] which
[1:28:52] complaint
[1:28:53] does
[1:28:54] the
[1:28:55] gentleman
[1:28:55] refer
[1:28:56] to?
[1:28:57] The
[1:28:58] two
[1:28:58] complaints
[1:28:58] your
[1:29:00] honor
[1:29:00] I
[1:29:01] am
[1:29:01] supposed
[1:29:02] to
[1:29:02] ask
[1:29:02] questions
[1:29:02] there
[1:29:04] is
[1:29:04] no
[1:29:04] house
[1:29:05] rule
[1:29:05] and
[1:29:06] no
[1:29:06] Supreme
[1:29:07] Court
[1:29:07] president
[1:29:07] that
[1:29:08] allows
[1:29:09] silent
[1:29:09] amendment
[1:29:10] by
[1:29:10] post
[1:29:11] answer
[1:29:11] evidence
[1:29:12] if
[1:29:13] no
[1:29:13] leave
[1:29:13] was
[1:29:13] sought
[1:29:14] and
[1:29:14] no
[1:29:14] order
[1:29:14] was
[1:29:15] issued
[1:29:15] then
[1:29:16] every
[1:29:16] post
[1:29:16] answer
[1:29:17] factual
[1:29:17] addition
[1:29:18] is
[1:29:18] by
[1:29:18] definition
[1:29:19] outside
[1:29:20] the
[1:29:21] operative
[1:29:21] pleading
[1:29:21] Mr.
[1:29:24] Speaker
[1:29:24] if
[1:29:24] the
[1:29:25] gentleman
[1:29:25] is
[1:29:25] referring
[1:29:26] to
[1:29:26] the
[1:29:26] two
[1:29:27] impeachment
[1:29:27] complaints
[1:29:28] the
[1:29:29] third
[1:29:29] impeachment
[1:29:30] complaint
[1:29:30] that
[1:29:31] is
[1:29:31] Abalia
[1:29:31] et al
[1:29:32] and
[1:29:32] the
[1:29:33] fourth
[1:29:33] impeachment
[1:29:33] complaint
[1:29:34] that
[1:29:34] is
[1:29:35] Cabrera
[1:29:35] the
[1:29:36] justice
[1:29:36] committee
[1:29:37] did
[1:29:37] not
[1:29:38] amend
[1:29:38] any
[1:29:38] of
[1:29:39] those
[1:29:39] complaints
[1:29:39] what
[1:29:40] what
[1:29:40] what
[1:29:40] the
[1:29:41] justice
[1:29:41] committee
[1:29:41] did
[1:29:42] is
[1:29:42] to
[1:29:43] conduct
[1:29:43] a
[1:29:43] clarificatory
[1:29:44] hearing
[1:29:44] for
[1:29:45] the
[1:29:45] purpose
[1:29:46] of
[1:29:46] the
[1:29:46] determination
[1:29:46] of
[1:29:47] the
[1:29:48] existence
[1:29:48] of
[1:29:49] probable
[1:29:49] cause
[1:29:49] and
[1:29:50] it
[1:29:50] is
[1:29:50] for
[1:29:50] the
[1:29:51] same
[1:29:51] reason
[1:29:51] that
[1:29:52] the
[1:29:52] justice
[1:29:52] committee
[1:29:53] exercise
[1:29:53] its compulsory
[1:29:54] power
[1:29:55] such as
[1:29:56] the
[1:29:56] issuance
[1:29:57] of
[1:29:57] sabbina
[1:29:57] ad
[1:29:58] testificandum
[1:29:58] and
[1:29:59] sabbina
[1:29:59] duces
[1:30:00] tecum
[1:30:00] there
[1:30:01] is no
[1:30:02] amendment
[1:30:02] that
[1:30:03] happened
[1:30:03] Mr.
[1:30:03] Speaker
[1:30:04] other
[1:30:05] relevant
[1:30:05] documents
[1:30:06] were
[1:30:06] considered
[1:30:07] but
[1:30:07] the
[1:30:07] same
[1:30:08] is
[1:30:08] for
[1:30:08] the
[1:30:08] purpose
[1:30:08] of
[1:30:09] responding
[1:30:09] to
[1:30:09] the
[1:30:10] mandate
[1:30:10] of
[1:30:11] the
[1:30:11] determination
[1:30:12] of
[1:30:13] whether
[1:30:13] probable
[1:30:13] cause
[1:30:14] exists
[1:30:14] or
[1:30:15] otherwise
[1:30:15] if
[1:30:17] the
[1:30:17] new
[1:30:17] evidence
[1:30:18] merely
[1:30:18] supports
[1:30:19] existing
[1:30:19] allegations
[1:30:20] will
[1:30:21] the
[1:30:21] sponsor
[1:30:21] identify
[1:30:22] the
[1:30:22] existing
[1:30:22] allegations
[1:30:23] in a
[1:30:24] Sabalia
[1:30:24] or Cabrera
[1:30:25] complaint
[1:30:25] that
[1:30:26] placed
[1:30:26] the
[1:30:27] respondent
[1:30:27] on
[1:30:27] notice
[1:30:28] of
[1:30:29] A.
[1:30:29] 1.
[1:30:30] 313
[1:30:31] personal
[1:30:31] CTRs
[1:30:32] 2.
[1:30:33] 1.
[1:30:33] 1.83
[1:30:34] billion
[1:30:34] in
[1:30:35] personal
[1:30:35] inflows
[1:30:36] 3.
[1:30:36] The
[1:30:37] Madriaga
[1:30:37] Supplemental
[1:30:38] Claim
[1:30:38] of
[1:30:38] Malacanang
[1:30:39] Armed
[1:30:39] Assault
[1:30:39] for
[1:30:40] the
[1:30:41] names
[1:30:41] of
[1:30:41] Galilong
[1:30:42] Lotok
[1:30:42] and
[1:30:42] Anglubin
[1:30:43] are you
[1:30:43] at this
[1:30:44] present
[1:30:44] in the
[1:30:45] original
[1:30:46] verified
[1:30:46] complaint?
[1:30:47] Mr.
[1:30:48] Speaker,
[1:30:49] both
[1:30:49] the Sabalia
[1:30:50] complaint
[1:30:50] and the
[1:30:51] Cabrera
[1:30:52] complaint
[1:30:52] mentioned
[1:30:53] about
[1:30:54] unexplained
[1:30:55] wealth
[1:30:55] and
[1:30:55] non-disclosure
[1:30:56] in the
[1:30:57] Salen
[1:30:57] and again
[1:30:58] inviting
[1:31:00] the attention
[1:31:00] of the
[1:31:01] members
[1:31:02] of the
[1:31:02] House
[1:31:02] to the
[1:31:03] test
[1:31:03] of
[1:31:03] relevance
[1:31:04] test
[1:31:05] of
[1:31:05] significance
[1:31:06] even
[1:31:07] if
[1:31:07] the
[1:31:08] attachments
[1:31:09] or the
[1:31:09] evidence
[1:31:10] is not
[1:31:10] attached
[1:31:11] to the
[1:31:12] impeachment
[1:31:12] complaint
[1:31:13] at the
[1:31:13] onset
[1:31:13] so long
[1:31:14] as it
[1:31:15] is
[1:31:15] relevant
[1:31:15] so long
[1:31:16] as it
[1:31:16] is
[1:31:17] germane
[1:31:17] so long
[1:31:18] as it
[1:31:18] is
[1:31:18] connected
[1:31:19] the
[1:31:20] rules
[1:31:20] of
[1:31:20] impeachment
[1:31:21] expressly
[1:31:21] allow
[1:31:22] the
[1:31:22] Justice
[1:31:22] Committee
[1:31:23] to include
[1:31:24] the same
[1:31:24] in the
[1:31:25] consideration
[1:31:25] of
[1:31:25] evidence
[1:31:26] for the
[1:31:27] purpose
[1:31:27] of the
[1:31:27] determination
[1:31:28] of
[1:31:28] probable
[1:31:29] cause
[1:31:29] I
[1:31:30] actually
[1:31:31] disagree
[1:31:31] but
[1:31:31] let me
[1:31:32] continue
[1:31:32] your
[1:31:32] honor
[1:31:33] will
[1:31:34] the
[1:31:34] sponsor
[1:31:34] confirm
[1:31:35] that
[1:31:35] the
[1:31:35] Madriaga
[1:31:36] supplemental
[1:31:37] affidavit
[1:31:39] dated
[1:31:39] April 11
[1:31:40] Annex W
[1:31:41] of the
[1:31:41] Articles
[1:31:41] was
[1:31:42] executed
[1:31:43] 26 days
[1:31:44] after the
[1:31:45] filing
[1:31:45] of the
[1:31:45] respondent's
[1:31:46] answer
[1:31:46] nonetheless
[1:31:49] Mr. Speaker
[1:31:50] following
[1:31:51] the test
[1:31:52] of
[1:31:52] relevance
[1:31:53] Mr.
[1:31:54] Madriaga
[1:31:55] is
[1:31:55] alleging
[1:31:56] the
[1:31:56] delivery
[1:31:56] of the
[1:31:57] confidential
[1:31:58] fund
[1:31:58] to the
[1:31:59] identified
[1:32:00] locations
[1:32:01] in his
[1:32:02] supplemental
[1:32:03] affidavit
[1:32:04] this
[1:32:05] statement
[1:32:05] Mr.
[1:32:06] Speaker
[1:32:06] distinguished
[1:32:07] colleagues
[1:32:07] is of
[1:32:08] course
[1:32:08] relevant
[1:32:09] to the
[1:32:10] allegation
[1:32:10] of
[1:32:10] misuse
[1:32:11] of
[1:32:11] confidential
[1:32:12] fund
[1:32:12] and
[1:32:13] therefore
[1:32:13] this
[1:32:14] should
[1:32:14] be
[1:32:14] considered
[1:32:15] in the
[1:32:15] determination
[1:32:16] of
[1:32:16] probable
[1:32:17] cause
[1:32:17] as the
[1:32:17] same
[1:32:18] is
[1:32:18] expressly
[1:32:19] allowed
[1:32:19] under
[1:32:20] paragraph
[1:32:20] 2
[1:32:21] section
[1:32:21] 7
[1:32:22] of the
[1:32:22] rules
[1:32:23] of
[1:32:23] impeachment
[1:32:23] Mr.
[1:32:25] Speaker
[1:32:25] the
[1:32:26] supplemental
[1:32:27] affidavit
[1:32:28] is
[1:32:28] annex
[1:32:28] to the
[1:32:31] very
[1:32:31] articles
[1:32:31] to be
[1:32:32] transmitted
[1:32:32] it
[1:32:33] is
[1:32:33] footnoted
[1:32:34] at footnote
[1:32:35] 84
[1:32:35] of the
[1:32:36] article
[1:32:36] 4
[1:32:36] as the
[1:32:37] evidentiary
[1:32:37] anchor
[1:32:38] for
[1:32:38] assassination
[1:32:39] civil
[1:32:40] obedience
[1:32:40] and
[1:32:40] armed
[1:32:40] assault
[1:32:41] at
[1:32:41] Malacanian
[1:32:41] palace
[1:32:42] to ensure
[1:32:42] respondents
[1:32:43] assumption
[1:32:43] of
[1:32:44] power
[1:32:45] before
[1:32:45] 2018
[1:32:46] that
[1:32:46] language
[1:32:47] does
[1:32:47] not
[1:32:47] appear
[1:32:48] in
[1:32:49] either
[1:32:49] the
[1:32:50] Sabalia
[1:32:50] or
[1:32:50] Cabrera
[1:32:51] complaint
[1:32:51] the
[1:32:52] dates
[1:32:52] are
[1:32:52] uncontroverted
[1:32:53] on the
[1:32:54] face
[1:32:54] of the
[1:32:55] articles
[1:32:55] themselves
[1:32:55] and
[1:32:56] of
[1:32:57] themselves
[1:32:58] Your
[1:32:58] Honor
[1:32:59] March
[1:32:59] 16
[1:33:00] yung
[1:33:01] ating
[1:33:02] respondent
[1:33:02] ay nag-reply
[1:33:03] na
[1:33:03] Mr. Speaker
[1:33:05] Distinguished
[1:33:06] Colleagues
[1:33:06] the question
[1:33:07] being raised
[1:33:08] by the
[1:33:08] Honorable
[1:33:09] Gentleman
[1:33:09] is the
[1:33:10] same
[1:33:10] question
[1:33:11] that
[1:33:11] has been
[1:33:11] raised
[1:33:12] for three
[1:33:12] times
[1:33:13] already
[1:33:13] not
[1:33:15] withstanding
[1:33:16] that the
[1:33:17] supplemental
[1:33:17] affidavit
[1:33:18] was not
[1:33:19] yet existing
[1:33:20] prior to
[1:33:21] the
[1:33:22] filing
[1:33:22] of the
[1:33:23] impeachment
[1:33:23] complaint
[1:33:24] section
[1:33:25] 7
[1:33:25] paragraph
[1:33:26] 2
[1:33:26] allow
[1:33:27] the
[1:33:28] consideration
[1:33:28] of the
[1:33:29] same
[1:33:29] considering
[1:33:30] that
[1:33:31] the
[1:33:31] supplemental
[1:33:32] affidavit
[1:33:33] is relevant
[1:33:33] to the
[1:33:34] allegations
[1:33:34] of
[1:33:35] offenses
[1:33:35] If I
[1:33:36] may
[1:33:36] add
[1:33:36] Mr. Speaker
[1:33:37] distinguished
[1:33:38] colleagues
[1:33:38] let us
[1:33:39] be
[1:33:39] reminded
[1:33:39] that the
[1:33:40] threshold
[1:33:41] that was
[1:33:41] given
[1:33:41] to the
[1:33:42] Justice
[1:33:42] Committee
[1:33:42] for the
[1:33:43] purpose
[1:33:44] of the
[1:33:44] determination
[1:33:44] of probable
[1:33:45] cause
[1:33:45] is very
[1:33:46] minimum
[1:33:47] and that
[1:33:48] is probable
[1:33:48] cause
[1:33:49] when we
[1:33:50] say
[1:33:50] probable
[1:33:50] cause
[1:33:51] the
[1:33:52] Supreme
[1:33:52] Court
[1:33:52] pronounced
[1:33:53] and described
[1:33:53] the same
[1:33:54] in the
[1:33:54] past
[1:33:55] impeachment
[1:33:55] processes
[1:33:56] as
[1:33:56] merely
[1:33:57] reasonable
[1:33:58] justification
[1:33:58] for us
[1:33:59] to be able
[1:34:00] to proceed
[1:34:00] to trial
[1:34:01] with that
[1:34:02] Mr. Speaker
[1:34:02] distinguished
[1:34:03] colleagues
[1:34:03] we
[1:34:04] submit
[1:34:04] that
[1:34:05] all
[1:34:05] the
[1:34:05] evidences
[1:34:06] not
[1:34:06] present
[1:34:07] during
[1:34:07] the
[1:34:07] filing
[1:34:07] but
[1:34:08] present
[1:34:09] during
[1:34:09] the
[1:34:09] proceeding
[1:34:09] are
[1:34:10] relevant
[1:34:10] evidence
[1:34:11] and
[1:34:11] therefore
[1:34:12] must
[1:34:12] be
[1:34:12] considered
[1:34:13] as
[1:34:13] well
[1:34:13] by
[1:34:14] the
[1:34:14] Justice
[1:34:14] Committee
[1:34:15] My time
[1:34:15] is expired
[1:34:16] but
[1:34:16] one last
[1:34:17] comment
[1:34:17] Mr. Speaker
[1:34:19] The
[1:34:21] consolidated
[1:34:22] articles
[1:34:25] of impeachment
[1:34:25] which is
[1:34:27] supposedly
[1:34:28] a product
[1:34:29] of the
[1:34:30] two
[1:34:30] verified
[1:34:31] complaints
[1:34:32] has been
[1:34:33] expanded
[1:34:34] and has
[1:34:34] excluded
[1:34:35] included
[1:34:36] it
[1:34:37] included
[1:34:37] new
[1:34:38] evidence
[1:34:39] and it
[1:34:39] is only
[1:34:40] fair
[1:34:41] and
[1:34:41] fitting
[1:34:41] that
[1:34:42] the
[1:34:43] respondent
[1:34:44] should
[1:34:44] be asked
[1:34:45] to reply
[1:34:45] first
[1:34:46] before that
[1:34:47] is being
[1:34:47] brought
[1:34:47] here
[1:34:48] in this
[1:34:48] plenary
[1:34:49] that is
[1:34:50] my point
[1:34:50] Mr. Speaker
[1:34:51] where is due
[1:34:53] process
[1:34:53] here
[1:34:54] if
[1:34:55] the
[1:34:56] respondent
[1:34:56] was not
[1:34:57] allowed
[1:34:58] to answer
[1:34:59] the
[1:35:01] consolidated
[1:35:01] articles
[1:35:03] of impeachment
[1:35:04] Mr. Speaker
[1:35:07] distinguished
[1:35:07] colleagues
[1:35:08] as to
[1:35:10] the
[1:35:10] question
[1:35:10] which
[1:35:11] is
[1:35:11] being
[1:35:11] repeatedly
[1:35:12] raised
[1:35:12] by the
[1:35:12] Honorable
[1:35:13] Gentleman
[1:35:13] let me
[1:35:14] manifest
[1:35:15] our
[1:35:16] position
[1:35:16] for the
[1:35:16] last
[1:35:17] time
[1:35:17] regardless
[1:35:18] of the
[1:35:19] fact
[1:35:19] that
[1:35:20] the
[1:35:20] evidence
[1:35:20] are
[1:35:21] not yet
[1:35:21] attached
[1:35:22] not
[1:35:23] yet
[1:35:23] present
[1:35:23] not
[1:35:24] yet
[1:35:24] available
[1:35:25] during
[1:35:26] the
[1:35:26] filing
[1:35:26] of
[1:35:26] the
[1:35:26] impeachment
[1:35:27] complaint
[1:35:27] so
[1:35:28] long
[1:35:29] as
[1:35:29] the
[1:35:29] same
[1:35:29] is
[1:35:30] relevant
[1:35:30] paragraph
[1:35:31] 2
[1:35:32] section
[1:35:33] 7
[1:35:33] of
[1:35:34] rules
[1:35:34] of
[1:35:34] impeachment
[1:35:35] expressly
[1:35:36] allow
[1:35:36] the
[1:35:37] Justice
[1:35:37] Committee
[1:35:37] to include
[1:35:39] the
[1:35:39] same
[1:35:39] in
[1:35:40] the
[1:35:40] consideration
[1:35:40] for
[1:35:41] the
[1:35:41] purpose
[1:35:42] of
[1:35:42] the
[1:35:42] determination
[1:35:42] of
[1:35:43] probable
[1:35:43] cause
[1:35:44] with
[1:35:45] regards
[1:35:45] to
[1:35:45] his
[1:35:46] second
[1:35:46] manifestation
[1:35:47] Mr. Speaker
[1:35:48] that the
[1:35:49] respondent
[1:35:49] Vice
[1:35:49] President
[1:35:50] was not
[1:35:50] given
[1:35:50] due
[1:35:51] process
[1:35:51] the
[1:35:52] records
[1:35:52] will
[1:35:53] show
[1:35:53] from
[1:35:54] day
[1:35:54] one
[1:35:55] of
[1:35:55] the
[1:35:55] Justice
[1:35:56] proceeding
[1:35:56] we've
[1:35:57] been
[1:35:57] sending
[1:35:58] notices
[1:35:59] to
[1:35:59] the
[1:35:59] respondent
[1:36:00] Vice
[1:36:00] President
[1:36:01] as a
[1:36:01] matter
[1:36:02] of
[1:36:02] fact
[1:36:02] even
[1:36:03] after
[1:36:03] each
[1:36:04] resource
[1:36:04] person
[1:36:05] for
[1:36:05] three
[1:36:06] consecutive
[1:36:07] clarificatory
[1:36:07] hearings
[1:36:08] we were
[1:36:09] calling
[1:36:09] the
[1:36:09] Vice
[1:36:10] President
[1:36:10] just
[1:36:11] to
[1:36:11] make
[1:36:11] sure
[1:36:11] that
[1:36:12] we're
[1:36:12] able
[1:36:12] to
[1:36:12] cater
[1:36:13] ample
[1:36:14] due
[1:36:14] process
[1:36:15] because
[1:36:15] we
[1:36:16] are
[1:36:16] consistent
[1:36:17] to
[1:36:17] the
[1:36:17] rules
[1:36:18] of
[1:36:18] impeachment
[1:36:18] the
[1:36:19] Constitution
[1:36:20] and
[1:36:20] even
[1:36:21] the
[1:36:21] decisions
[1:36:21] of
[1:36:22] the
[1:36:22] Supreme
[1:36:22] Court
[1:36:22] be
[1:36:25] allowed
[1:36:27] just
[1:36:28] one
[1:36:28] last
[1:36:28] comment
[1:36:29] to
[1:36:29] answer
[1:36:30] the
[1:36:31] argument
[1:36:32] stated
[1:36:33] by the
[1:36:35] lady
[1:36:35] sponsor
[1:36:36] conflates
[1:36:37] two
[1:36:37] doctrinally
[1:36:38] distinct
[1:36:39] constitutional
[1:36:40] requirements
[1:36:40] first
[1:36:41] one
[1:36:42] what is
[1:36:44] required
[1:36:44] procedural
[1:36:45] attendance
[1:36:46] the right
[1:36:46] to be
[1:36:46] present
[1:36:47] to file
[1:36:47] pleadings
[1:36:48] and to
[1:36:48] participate
[1:36:48] in
[1:36:49] proceedings
[1:36:49] and
[1:36:49] second
[1:36:50] substantive
[1:36:51] fair
[1:36:52] notice
[1:36:52] the right
[1:36:53] to know
[1:36:53] in advance
[1:36:54] and with
[1:36:54] specificity
[1:36:55] the
[1:36:56] factual
[1:36:56] case
[1:36:57] one
[1:36:58] is
[1:36:58] required
[1:36:59] to
[1:36:59] meet
[1:36:59] the
[1:37:00] Constitution
[1:37:00] in
[1:37:01] Antibay
[1:37:01] Gutierrez
[1:37:02] versus
[1:37:02] House
[1:37:03] Committee
[1:37:04] on
[1:37:04] Justice
[1:37:04] and
[1:37:05] most
[1:37:05] recently
[1:37:05] decided
[1:37:06] Vice
[1:37:09] President
[1:37:09] Sara
[1:37:09] Duterte
[1:37:10] versus
[1:37:10] House
[1:37:11] of
[1:37:11] Representatives
[1:37:12] which
[1:37:13] was
[1:37:13] denied
[1:37:13] with
[1:37:14] finality
[1:37:14] required
[1:37:15] and
[1:37:16] the
[1:37:16] record
[1:37:16] will
[1:37:16] show
[1:37:16] that
[1:37:17] the
[1:37:17] committee
[1:37:17] provided
[1:37:18] the
[1:37:18] first
[1:37:19] but
[1:37:20] withheld
[1:37:20] the
[1:37:20] second
[1:37:21] whenever
[1:37:22] post-filing
[1:37:23] evidence
[1:37:23] introduced
[1:37:24] factual
[1:37:24] predicates
[1:37:25] absent
[1:37:25] from
[1:37:26] the
[1:37:26] four
[1:37:26] corners
[1:37:26] of
[1:37:27] the
[1:37:27] very
[1:37:27] five
[1:37:27] complaint
[1:37:28] thank
[1:37:29] you
[1:37:29] Mr.
[1:37:29] Speaker
[1:37:30] Mr. Speaker
[1:37:30] distinguished
[1:37:31] colleagues
[1:37:31] I wish
[1:37:32] to invite
[1:37:33] the attention
[1:37:33] of the
[1:37:34] Honorable
[1:37:34] Ungab
[1:37:34] my
[1:37:35] distinguished
[1:37:35] colleague
[1:37:36] that
[1:37:38] the
[1:37:38] Vice
[1:37:38] President
[1:37:38] during
[1:37:39] the
[1:37:39] determination
[1:37:40] of
[1:37:41] sufficiency
[1:37:41] in
[1:37:41] substance
[1:37:42] upon
[1:37:43] the
[1:37:43] determination
[1:37:44] of
[1:37:44] sufficiency
[1:37:44] in
[1:37:45] substance
[1:37:45] was
[1:37:46] indeed
[1:37:47] sent
[1:37:47] a
[1:37:47] notice
[1:37:48] for
[1:37:48] her
[1:37:49] to
[1:37:49] file
[1:37:49] her
[1:37:49] answer
[1:37:50] indeed
[1:37:51] the
[1:37:51] Justice
[1:37:51] Committee
[1:37:52] received
[1:37:52] the
[1:37:52] answer
[1:37:53] however
[1:37:53] Mr.
[1:37:54] Speaker
[1:37:54] distinguished
[1:37:54] colleagues
[1:37:55] the
[1:37:56] answer
[1:37:56] raises
[1:37:57] constitutional
[1:37:57] questions
[1:37:58] questions
[1:37:59] similar to
[1:38:00] those
[1:38:00] pending
[1:38:00] before
[1:38:01] the
[1:38:01] Honorable
[1:38:01] Supreme
[1:38:01] Court
[1:38:02] it
[1:38:03] never
[1:38:03] responded
[1:38:04] directly
[1:38:05] to the
[1:38:06] allegations
[1:38:06] of the
[1:38:07] complaint
[1:38:08] to
[1:38:08] complete
[1:38:09] my
[1:38:09] response
[1:38:10] Mr.
[1:38:10] Speaker
[1:38:10] distinguished
[1:38:11] colleagues
[1:38:11] as I have
[1:38:12] said
[1:38:13] in the
[1:38:13] entire
[1:38:14] proceeding
[1:38:14] of the
[1:38:14] Justice
[1:38:15] Committee
[1:38:15] the
[1:38:16] responsive
[1:38:16] respondent
[1:38:18] Vice
[1:38:18] President
[1:38:18] was duly
[1:38:19] notified
[1:38:20] and after
[1:38:21] presentation
[1:38:22] of every
[1:38:23] resource
[1:38:23] person
[1:38:23] he was
[1:38:24] being called
[1:38:25] she was being
[1:38:26] called by the
[1:38:26] Committee
[1:38:27] Secretary
[1:38:27] to make
[1:38:28] sure
[1:38:28] that
[1:38:29] due
[1:38:29] process
[1:38:29] will be
[1:38:30] provided
[1:38:30] to the
[1:38:31] respondent
[1:38:31] Vice
[1:38:31] President
[1:38:32] with that
[1:38:33] Mr.
[1:38:33] Speaker
[1:38:33] it is
[1:38:34] our
[1:38:34] humble
[1:38:34] submission
[1:38:35] that
[1:38:35] we
[1:38:36] comply
[1:38:36] fully
[1:38:37] to the
[1:38:38] requirement
[1:38:39] of due
[1:38:39] process
[1:38:40] be it
[1:38:40] substantive
[1:38:41] or procedural
[1:38:42] majority
[1:38:43] leader
[1:38:43] thank
[1:38:44] you
[1:38:44] Mr.
[1:38:45] Speaker
[1:38:45] please
[1:38:46] recognize
[1:38:46] the
[1:38:47] gentleman
[1:38:47] from
[1:38:47] the
[1:38:48] first
[1:38:48] district
[1:38:48] of
[1:38:49] Batangas
[1:38:49] the
[1:38:49] Honorable
[1:38:50] Leandro
[1:38:50] Legarda
[1:38:51] Leviste
[1:38:51] for his
[1:38:52] interpellation
[1:38:53] is
[1:38:56] hereby
[1:38:57] recognized
[1:38:57] Magandang
[1:38:58] hapon
[1:38:59] sa aking
[1:39:00] kababayan
[1:39:00] Madam
[1:39:01] Chair
[1:39:01] Madam
[1:39:03] is
[1:39:04] selective
[1:39:05] justice
[1:39:05] justice
[1:39:06] or
[1:39:07] injustice
[1:39:07] we
[1:39:10] are
[1:39:10] not
[1:39:10] abiding
[1:39:11] with
[1:39:11] selective
[1:39:12] injustice
[1:39:14] in as
[1:39:15] much
[1:39:15] as we
[1:39:15] do
[1:39:16] not
[1:39:16] abide
[1:39:16] in
[1:39:17] selective
[1:39:17] accountability
[1:39:18] and I
[1:39:19] have
[1:39:19] mentioned
[1:39:20] that
[1:39:20] in my
[1:39:20] sponsorship
[1:39:21] speech
[1:39:22] so
[1:39:22] selective
[1:39:23] justice
[1:39:23] is
[1:39:23] injustice
[1:39:24] therefore
[1:39:24] if we
[1:39:25] hold
[1:39:25] some
[1:39:25] to
[1:39:26] account
[1:39:26] we
[1:39:26] should
[1:39:26] hold
[1:39:27] all
[1:39:27] to
[1:39:27] account
[1:39:27] that
[1:39:28] is
[1:39:28] correct
[1:39:29] thank
[1:39:30] you
[1:39:30] Madam
[1:39:30] Chair
[1:39:30] would
[1:39:31] you
[1:39:31] support
[1:39:31] the
[1:39:32] house
[1:39:32] resuming
[1:39:33] the
[1:39:33] flood
[1:39:34] control
[1:39:34] investigations
[1:39:35] Mr.
[1:39:37] Speaker
[1:39:37] distinguished
[1:39:38] colleagues
[1:39:38] in our
[1:39:40] response
[1:39:41] to the
[1:39:41] mandate
[1:39:42] of
[1:39:42] transparency
[1:39:43] and
[1:39:44] accountability
[1:39:44] we
[1:39:46] have
[1:39:46] to
[1:39:46] distinguish
[1:39:46] between
[1:39:48] an
[1:39:48] impeachable
[1:39:49] official
[1:39:49] and
[1:39:50] non
[1:39:51] impeachable
[1:39:51] official
[1:39:52] I'm
[1:39:52] asking
[1:39:52] for your
[1:39:53] personal
[1:39:53] position
[1:39:54] for
[1:39:54] impeachable
[1:39:54] official
[1:39:55] Mr.
[1:39:55] Speaker
[1:39:56] we
[1:39:56] follow
[1:39:57] the
[1:39:57] rules
[1:39:57] of
[1:39:57] impeachment
[1:39:58] both
[1:39:59] of
[1:39:59] the
[1:39:59] House
[1:39:59] of
[1:39:59] Representatives
[1:40:00] and
[1:40:01] of
[1:40:01] the
[1:40:01] Senate
[1:40:02] for
[1:40:02] non
[1:40:03] impeachable
[1:40:03] official
[1:40:04] it
[1:40:04] will
[1:40:05] depend
[1:40:05] on
[1:40:06] the
[1:40:06] nature
[1:40:07] of
[1:40:07] investigation
[1:40:08] or
[1:40:08] case
[1:40:09] which
[1:40:09] the
[1:40:10] gentleman
[1:40:10] from
[1:40:10] the
[1:40:11] first
[1:40:11] district
[1:40:11] of
[1:40:11] Batangas
[1:40:12] wishes
[1:40:13] to
[1:40:13] initiate
[1:40:13] let me
[1:40:14] reiterate
[1:40:14] the
[1:40:14] question
[1:40:14] Mr.
[1:40:15] Speaker
[1:40:15] there
[1:40:16] is
[1:40:16] proper
[1:40:17] forum
[1:40:17] there
[1:40:18] is
[1:40:18] proper
[1:40:19] rules
[1:40:19] that
[1:40:19] apply
[1:40:20] to
[1:40:21] every
[1:40:21] remedy
[1:40:21] that
[1:40:22] is
[1:40:22] given
[1:40:22] to
[1:40:23] the
[1:40:23] Filipino
[1:40:23] people
[1:40:24] so
[1:40:24] may
[1:40:24] I
[1:40:24] ask
[1:40:25] again
[1:40:25] madam
[1:40:26] would
[1:40:26] you
[1:40:26] support
[1:40:27] the
[1:40:27] House
[1:40:27] resuming
[1:40:28] the
[1:40:28] flood
[1:40:28] control
[1:40:28] investigations
[1:40:29] Mr.
[1:40:30] Speaker
[1:40:30] may
[1:40:30] I
[1:40:31] be
[1:40:31] recognized
[1:40:31] Majority
[1:40:32] Leader
[1:40:32] while
[1:40:33] I
[1:40:33] understand
[1:40:34] the
[1:40:34] concern
[1:40:34] of
[1:40:35] the
[1:40:35] Honorable
[1:40:35] Leviste
[1:40:36] to
[1:40:36] pursue
[1:40:37] accountability
[1:40:37] in
[1:40:38] all
[1:40:38] matters
[1:40:38] involving
[1:40:39] Congress
[1:40:39] and
[1:40:40] the
[1:40:40] government
[1:40:40] itself
[1:40:41] may
[1:40:42] request
[1:40:42] that
[1:40:43] gentlemen
[1:40:43] from
[1:40:44] Batangas
[1:40:44] not
[1:40:45] to
[1:40:45] stray
[1:40:45] from
[1:40:46] our
[1:40:46] deliberations
[1:40:47] involving
[1:40:47] the
[1:40:48] resolution
[1:40:49] so
[1:40:50] the
[1:40:50] house
[1:40:50] does
[1:40:50] not
[1:40:50] want
[1:40:51] to
[1:40:51] make
[1:40:51] a
[1:40:51] statement
[1:40:51] today
[1:40:52] on
[1:40:52] whether
[1:40:52] it
[1:40:52] wishes
[1:40:52] to
[1:40:53] resume
[1:40:53] the
[1:40:53] flood
[1:40:53] control
[1:40:54] investigations
[1:40:54] Mr.
[1:40:55] Speaker
[1:40:55] we
[1:40:55] will
[1:40:56] not
[1:40:56] make
[1:40:56] any
[1:40:56] statement
[1:40:57] outside
[1:40:57] our
[1:40:58] deliberations
[1:40:58] on
[1:40:59] the
[1:40:59] impeachment
[1:40:59] complaints
[1:41:00] may
[1:41:00] remind
[1:41:01] Representative
[1:41:02] Leviste
[1:41:02] to
[1:41:02] confine
[1:41:03] your
[1:41:04] interpolation
[1:41:05] and
[1:41:05] question
[1:41:05] to
[1:41:06] the
[1:41:07] resolution
[1:41:08] under
[1:41:09] consideration
[1:41:10] I
[1:41:11] will
[1:41:11] move
[1:41:11] to
[1:41:11] my
[1:41:11] next
[1:41:11] topic
[1:41:11] thank
[1:41:11] you
[1:41:12] Do you
[1:41:14] support
[1:41:14] transparency
[1:41:15] in the
[1:41:15] use
[1:41:16] of
[1:41:16] public
[1:41:16] funds
[1:41:16] definitely
[1:41:17] Mr.
[1:41:18] Speaker
[1:41:19] Thank
[1:41:19] you
[1:41:19] Madam
[1:41:19] Chair
[1:41:19] I
[1:41:20] heard
[1:41:20] that
[1:41:20] on
[1:41:21] March
[1:41:21] 18
[1:41:21] some
[1:41:22] members
[1:41:23] of
[1:41:23] Congress
[1:41:23] got
[1:41:24] Easter
[1:41:24] break
[1:41:24] bonuses
[1:41:25] or
[1:41:25] additional
[1:41:25] MOOE
[1:41:26] of
[1:41:27] 2
[1:41:27] million
[1:41:27] pesos
[1:41:27] or
[1:41:28] more
[1:41:28] and
[1:41:28] those
[1:41:28] who
[1:41:29] do
[1:41:29] not
[1:41:29] support
[1:41:29] the
[1:41:29] impeachment
[1:41:30] did
[1:41:31] not
[1:41:31] get
[1:41:31] this
[1:41:31] extra
[1:41:32] MOOE
[1:41:33] Do you
[1:41:33] know
[1:41:34] anything
[1:41:34] about
[1:41:34] this
[1:41:34] Madam
[1:41:34] Chair
[1:41:35] and
[1:41:35] how
[1:41:35] much
[1:41:35] MOOE
[1:41:36] have
[1:41:36] you
[1:41:36] gotten
[1:41:36] this
[1:41:37] year
[1:41:37] Mr.
[1:41:38] Speaker
[1:41:39] I
[1:41:39] deny
[1:41:40] the
[1:41:40] allegation
[1:41:41] of
[1:41:41] the
[1:41:42] Honorable
[1:41:42] Gentleman
[1:41:42] from
[1:41:43] Batangas
[1:41:43] but
[1:41:44] it
[1:41:44] is
[1:41:44] my
[1:41:45] observation
[1:41:45] as
[1:41:45] well
[1:41:46] that
[1:41:46] the
[1:41:46] statement
[1:41:47] is
[1:41:47] no
[1:41:47] longer
[1:41:47] relevant
[1:41:48] to
[1:41:48] the
[1:41:48] subject
[1:41:48] matter
[1:41:49] of
[1:41:49] this
[1:41:49] impeachment
[1:41:49] Madam
[1:41:50] Chair
[1:41:50] I
[1:41:50] just
[1:41:51] want
[1:41:51] to
[1:41:51] make
[1:41:52] this
[1:41:52] clear
[1:41:52] before
[1:41:52] the
[1:41:53] members
[1:41:53] of
[1:41:54] Congress
[1:41:54] cast
[1:41:54] their
[1:41:55] votes
[1:41:55] because
[1:41:56] there
[1:41:56] is
[1:41:56] first
[1:41:57] of
[1:41:57] all
[1:41:57] confirmed
[1:41:58] information
[1:41:58] that
[1:41:59] some
[1:42:00] members
[1:42:00] of
[1:42:00] Congress
[1:42:00] got
[1:42:01] 2
[1:42:01] million
[1:42:01] pesos
[1:42:02] on
[1:42:02] March
[1:42:02] 18
[1:42:02] but
[1:42:03] on
[1:42:04] the
[1:42:04] impeachment
[1:42:04] Point
[1:42:05] of
[1:42:05] order
[1:42:05] Mr.
[1:42:05] Chair
[1:42:06] just
[1:42:06] on
[1:42:06] the
[1:42:06] impeachment
[1:42:07] Majority
[1:42:08] Leader
[1:42:08] Mr.
[1:42:09] Speaker
[1:42:09] the
[1:42:10] Honorable
[1:42:11] Ligarda
[1:42:12] Leviste
[1:42:12] is
[1:42:13] free
[1:42:13] to
[1:42:14] speak
[1:42:14] his
[1:42:14] mind
[1:42:15] after
[1:42:16] the
[1:42:17] voting
[1:42:17] so
[1:42:18] long
[1:42:18] Mr.
[1:42:18] Chair
[1:42:18] just
[1:42:19] on
[1:42:19] the
[1:42:19] impeachment
[1:42:19] Senator
[1:42:20] Amy
[1:42:20] Marcos
[1:42:21] said
[1:42:21] those
[1:42:21] who
[1:42:21] vote
[1:42:22] for
[1:42:22] the
[1:42:22] impeachment
[1:42:23] will
[1:42:23] get
[1:42:23] 20
[1:42:23] million
[1:42:24] pesos
[1:42:24] and
[1:42:25] I
[1:42:25] just
[1:42:25] want
[1:42:25] to
[1:42:25] make
[1:42:26] it
[1:42:26] clear
[1:42:26] if
[1:42:26] this
[1:42:27] is
[1:42:27] true
[1:42:27] or
[1:42:27] not
[1:42:27] because
[1:42:28] if
[1:42:28] it
[1:42:28] is
[1:42:28] true
[1:42:28] then
[1:42:29] it
[1:42:29] should
[1:42:29] be
[1:42:29] made
[1:42:29] public
[1:42:30] and
[1:42:30] if
[1:42:31] some
[1:42:31] are
[1:42:31] getting
[1:42:32] the
[1:42:32] 20
[1:42:32] million
[1:42:32] and
[1:42:32] others
[1:42:33] are
[1:42:33] not
[1:42:33] getting
[1:42:33] the
[1:42:34] 20
[1:42:34] million
[1:42:34] then
[1:42:35] it
[1:42:35] should
[1:42:35] least
[1:42:35] be
[1:42:35] fair
[1:42:35] that
[1:42:36] everyone
[1:42:36] who
[1:42:36] votes
[1:42:37] gets
[1:42:37] 20
[1:42:37] million
[1:42:38] and
[1:42:38] those
[1:42:38] who
[1:42:39] do
[1:42:39] not
[1:42:39] vote
[1:42:39] hopefully
[1:42:40] should
[1:42:40] also
[1:42:40] be
[1:42:41] given
[1:42:41] that
[1:42:41] because
[1:42:41] this
[1:42:42] is
[1:42:42] taxpayers
[1:42:42] money
[1:42:43] and
[1:42:43] should
[1:42:43] not
[1:42:43] be
[1:42:44] allocated
[1:42:44] on
[1:42:44] the
[1:42:44] basis
[1:42:45] of
[1:42:45] your
[1:42:45] vote
[1:42:45] on
[1:42:45] the
[1:42:45] impeachment
[1:42:46] Mr.
[1:42:46] Speaker
[1:42:47] on behalf
[1:42:48] of all
[1:42:48] the
[1:42:48] members
[1:42:49] of
[1:42:49] the
[1:42:49] House
[1:42:49] of
[1:42:49] Representatives
[1:42:50] I
[1:42:51] categorically
[1:42:51] deny
[1:42:53] any
[1:42:54] statement
[1:42:54] made
[1:42:55] by
[1:42:55] Senator
[1:42:56] Aini
[1:42:56] Marcos
[1:42:57] said
[1:42:57] Yes
[1:42:58] Mr.
[1:42:58] Speaker
[1:42:58] May I
[1:42:59] request
[1:43:00] the
[1:43:00] Honorable
[1:43:00] Leviste
[1:43:01] to
[1:43:01] proceed
[1:43:01] with
[1:43:02] this
[1:43:02] interpolation
[1:43:02] regarding
[1:43:03] the
[1:43:03] resolution
[1:43:04] and
[1:43:04] the
[1:43:04] articles
[1:43:04] of
[1:43:05] impeachment
[1:43:05] I
[1:43:05] have
[1:43:05] one
[1:43:05] last
[1:43:06] topic
[1:43:06] on
[1:43:07] this
[1:43:07] which
[1:43:07] is
[1:43:07] for
[1:43:08] the
[1:43:08] sake
[1:43:08] of
[1:43:08] the
[1:43:08] other
[1:43:08] members
[1:43:08] of
[1:43:09] Congress
[1:43:09] is it
[1:43:10] true
[1:43:10] or
[1:43:10] not
[1:43:11] true
[1:43:11] that
[1:43:11] those
[1:43:11] who
[1:43:11] vote
[1:43:12] against
[1:43:13] the
[1:43:13] impeachment
[1:43:14] will
[1:43:15] lose
[1:43:15] benefits
[1:43:16] for
[1:43:17] their
[1:43:17] vote
[1:43:17] so
[1:43:19] that
[1:43:20] before
[1:43:20] we
[1:43:20] cast
[1:43:21] our
[1:43:21] votes
[1:43:21] we
[1:43:22] will
[1:43:22] know
[1:43:22] whether
[1:43:23] doing
[1:43:24] so
[1:43:24] will
[1:43:24] result
[1:43:25] in
[1:43:25] us
[1:43:25] losing
[1:43:25] our
[1:43:25] benefits
[1:43:26] or
[1:43:26] not
[1:43:26] Majority
[1:43:30] Leader
[1:43:30] on
[1:43:31] behalf
[1:43:31] of
[1:43:31] the
[1:43:32] House
[1:43:32] we
[1:43:32] categorically
[1:43:33] deny
[1:43:34] any
[1:43:34] such
[1:43:35] allegations
[1:43:35] and
[1:43:36] we
[1:43:36] would
[1:43:36] like
[1:43:36] to
[1:43:36] thank
[1:43:36] the
[1:43:37] Honorable
[1:43:37] Rigarda
[1:43:37] for
[1:43:38] his
[1:43:38] pursuit
[1:43:39] of
[1:43:39] accountability
[1:43:39] and
[1:43:40] transparency
[1:43:40] thank you
[1:43:42] for
[1:43:42] putting it
[1:43:42] on the
[1:43:42] record
[1:43:43] no one
[1:43:47] should
[1:43:47] lose
[1:43:47] their
[1:43:48] benefits
[1:43:48] for
[1:43:48] their
[1:43:49] vote
[1:43:49] today
[1:43:49] and
[1:43:50] lastly
[1:43:50] I
[1:43:50] would
[1:43:51] like
[1:43:51] to
[1:43:51] ask
[1:43:51] if
[1:43:51] the
[1:43:51] House
[1:43:51] Committee
[1:43:52] on
[1:43:52] accounts
[1:43:52] and
[1:43:53] the
[1:43:53] DBN
[1:43:53] can
[1:43:54] release
[1:43:54] all
[1:43:54] data
[1:43:55] on
[1:43:55] the
[1:43:55] budgetary
[1:43:56] releases
[1:43:56] for
[1:43:57] MOOE
[1:43:58] or
[1:43:58] for
[1:43:58] infrastructure
[1:43:59] or
[1:44:00] any
[1:44:00] other
[1:44:01] budgets
[1:44:01] so
[1:44:01] that
[1:44:02] we
[1:44:02] can
[1:44:02] ascertain
[1:44:02] whether
[1:44:03] it
[1:44:03] is
[1:44:03] true
[1:44:03] or
[1:44:03] not
[1:44:04] what
[1:44:04] Senator
[1:44:04] Aimee
[1:44:05] Marcos
[1:44:05] said
[1:44:05] thank you
[1:44:06] Mr.
[1:44:06] Chair
[1:44:06] Majority
[1:44:06] Leader
[1:44:07] thank you
[1:44:07] Mr.
[1:44:08] Speaker
[1:44:08] Mr.
[1:44:09] Speaker
[1:44:09] there
[1:44:10] being
[1:44:10] no
[1:44:10] other
[1:44:10] member
[1:44:11] to
[1:44:11] interpolate
[1:44:11] the
[1:44:12] sponsor
[1:44:13] or
[1:44:13] make
[1:44:13] any
[1:44:14] manifestation
[1:44:14] I
[1:44:15] move
[1:44:15] to
[1:44:15] adopt
[1:44:16] House
[1:44:16] Resolution
[1:44:17] No.
[1:44:17] 989
[1:44:18] together
[1:44:19] with
[1:44:19] the
[1:44:19] findings
[1:44:19] conclusions
[1:44:20] and
[1:44:20] recommendations
[1:44:21] contained
[1:44:22] in
[1:44:22] Committee
[1:44:22] Report
[1:44:22] No.
[1:44:23] 261
[1:44:23] and
[1:44:24] for
[1:44:24] this
[1:44:24] purpose
[1:44:25] direct
[1:44:25] the
[1:44:26] Secretary
[1:44:26] General
[1:44:26] to
[1:44:27] call
[1:44:27] the
[1:44:27] role
[1:44:27] of
[1:44:28] members
[1:44:28] for
[1:44:28] nominal
[1:44:29] voting
[1:44:29] The
[1:44:32] Secretary
[1:44:32] General
[1:44:33] is
[1:44:33] hereby
[1:44:34] directed
[1:44:34] to
[1:44:35] call
[1:44:35] the
[1:44:35] role
[1:44:36] of
[1:44:36] members
[1:44:36] for
[1:44:37] nominal
[1:44:37] voting
[1:44:37] The
[1:44:39] Chair
[1:44:39] reminds
[1:44:39] all
[1:44:40] members
[1:44:41] that
[1:44:42] the
[1:44:42] House
[1:44:42] is
[1:44:42] now
[1:44:42] in
[1:44:43] process
[1:44:43] of
[1:44:43] voting
[1:44:44] and
[1:44:45] pursuant
[1:44:46] the
[1:44:46] rules
[1:44:46] The
[1:44:48] voting
[1:44:48] process
[1:44:49] shall
[1:44:49] not
[1:44:49] be
[1:44:49] interrupted
[1:44:50] at
[1:44:51] any
[1:44:52] other
[1:44:52] business
[1:44:53] or
[1:44:53] question
[1:44:53] Members
[1:44:55] who wish
[1:44:55] to
[1:44:56] explain
[1:44:56] their
[1:44:57] vote
[1:44:57] shall
[1:44:58] be
[1:44:58] recognized
[1:44:58] after
[1:44:59] the
[1:45:00] announcement
[1:45:01] of
[1:45:01] the
[1:45:01] results
[1:45:02] and
[1:45:02] shall
[1:45:02] be
[1:45:03] allotted
[1:45:03] three
[1:45:03] minutes
[1:45:04] each
[1:45:05] for
[1:45:06] such
[1:45:06] purpose
[1:45:07] Secretary
[1:45:08] General
[1:45:09] conduct
[1:45:11] the
[1:45:11] nominal
[1:45:11] voting
[1:45:12] role
[1:45:13] of
[1:45:13] members
[1:45:13] Avalos
[1:45:15] Abante
[1:45:16] Asidre
[1:45:17] Acop
[1:45:19] Acosta
[1:45:20] Adiong
[1:45:22] Advincula
[1:45:23] Agaraw
[1:45:25] Agyao
[1:45:26] Alano
[1:45:27] Alba
[1:45:29] Albano
[1:45:30] Almario
[1:45:32] Chino
[1:45:32] Manuel
[1:45:33] Almario
[1:45:34] Dennis
[1:45:35] Almonte
[1:45:37] Alvarez
[1:45:38] Jose
[1:45:39] Alvarez
[1:45:41] Mercedes
[1:45:41] Amante
[1:45:43] Amatong
[1:45:45] Ang
[1:45:46] Ang
[1:45:48] Ang
[1:45:48] Ang
[1:45:48] Ang
[1:45:48] Angeles
[1:45:51] Aquino
[1:45:53] Aquino
[1:45:54] Magsaysay
[1:45:55] Arbison
[1:45:57] Munir
[1:45:57] Arbison
[1:45:59] Munir
[1:45:59] Junior
[1:46:00] Arenas
[1:46:01] Arogancia
[1:46:04] Assistio
[1:46:05] Atayde
[1:46:07] Aumentado
[1:46:08] Ayon
[1:46:10] Bagau
[1:46:12] Mr. Speaker
[1:46:13] I vote
[1:46:17] yes
[1:46:17] and I will
[1:46:18] explain my
[1:46:18] vote
[1:46:19] after everyone
[1:46:20] has voted
[1:46:20] Thank you
[1:46:21] Mr. Speaker
[1:46:21] Balindong
[1:46:24] Bañas
[1:46:25] Nograles
[1:46:26] Bangkoro
[1:46:27] Barba
[1:46:29] Barbers
[1:46:31] Baronda
[1:46:32] Barzaga
[1:46:34] Mr. Speaker
[1:46:36] I vote no
[1:46:37] and I will be
[1:46:39] explaining my
[1:46:40] vote later
[1:46:40] Baskug
[1:46:42] I am voting no
[1:46:43] and I will
[1:46:44] explain my
[1:46:45] vote later
[1:46:45] also
[1:46:46] Bautista
[1:46:54] Claude
[1:46:54] Bautista
[1:46:56] Joan Monique
[1:46:57] Bautista
[1:46:59] Lim
[1:46:59] Beltran
[1:47:02] Benitez
[1:47:03] Alfredo
[1:47:04] Benitez
[1:47:06] Javier
[1:47:06] Miguel
[1:47:07] Bernos
[1:47:08] Ching
[1:47:09] Bernos
[1:47:11] JB
[1:47:11] Biron
[1:47:13] Bocobo
[1:47:16] Bulilia
[1:47:18] Bondok
[1:47:20] Briones
[1:47:22] Bulut
[1:47:23] Begtang
[1:47:24] Cagas
[1:47:26] Calderon
[1:47:28] Calixto
[1:47:30] Kawagdan
[1:47:31] Kari
[1:47:33] Castro
[1:47:35] Caiton
[1:47:38] Celeste
[1:47:40] Sendanya
[1:47:42] Mr. Speaker
[1:47:43] I vote yes
[1:47:44] and I will
[1:47:45] explain my
[1:47:45] vote later
[1:47:46] Seniza
[1:47:48] Chan
[1:47:49] John
[1:47:50] Franz
[1:47:50] Norbert
[1:47:51] Joselito
[1:47:52] Almario
[1:47:52] Chan
[1:47:54] Junard
[1:47:55] Chua
[1:47:56] Chua
[1:47:58] Chua
[1:47:58] Tai
[1:47:58] Chungalaw
[1:48:00] Co
[1:48:02] Co
[1:48:03] Pilar
[1:48:04] Co
[1:48:05] Co
[1:48:06] Jaime
[1:48:06] Eduardo
[1:48:07] Marc
[1:48:07] Co
[1:48:08] Co
[1:48:08] Co
[1:48:09] Mark
[1:48:09] Coliante
[1:48:10] Mr. Speaker
[1:48:11] I vote yes
[1:48:12] I vote yes
[1:48:15] Mr. Speaker
[1:48:17] I vote yes
[1:48:18] and I reserve the right
[1:48:19] to explain my vote later
[1:48:20] Thank you Mr. Speaker
[1:48:21] Mr. Speaker, my vote is no, but I would like to explain my vote later. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[1:49:09] Mr. Speaker, this representation from the Mama Mayang Liberal ML Partialist votes yes, and we'll explain later. Thank you.
[1:49:17] De Venecia, Defensor, De Gamo, Del Mar, De Los Santos.
[1:49:27] Mr. Speaker, this representation votes no, and I'd like to explain my vote later.
[1:49:38] De Los Santos, Di Macuha, Di Maguila, Di Maporo Imelda, Di Maporo City Amina, Di Okno.
[1:49:49] Mr. Speaker, I vote yes, and I will explain my vote later.
[1:49:55] Dionisio, Domingo, Domogan, Duterte Harold James, Duterte...
[1:50:05] Mr. Speaker, I vote yes, and I'm submitting my explanation in writing, Mr. Speaker.
[1:50:18] Duterte Omar Vincent, Duterte Paulo, Di Faustino, Di Faustino Michael Carlos, Di Ian Paul, Elago.
[1:50:32] Mr. Speaker, this representation from Gabriela Women's Party votes yes, and I will explain my vote later. Thank you.
[1:50:41] Emano, Enverga, Erise.
[1:50:47] Mr. Speaker, I abstain from the voting, and please register my previous privilege speech last Tuesday as my explanation of both. Thank you.
[1:50:57] Escudero, Espares, Espina, Estrella, Perer Antonio, Perer Jeffrey, Flores, Fortes, Frasco, Presnedi, Fuentebella, Galang, Galeos, Garbin, Garcia Albert, Garcia Dante, Garcia Jose Arturo, Garcia Karen Hope.
[1:51:38] Mr. Speaker, my vote is no, and I reserve the right to submit a written explanation of my vote. Thank you.
[1:51:47] Garcia, Garcia Maria Angela, Guardiola, Garin, Gatchalian, Gato, Glepa, Go, Gomez, Gonzales Alexandria, Gonzales Aliza Micaela, Gonzales Christopher Sheen, Gonzales Roy, Goriseta, Guico, Guintu.
[1:52:21] Mr. Speaker, I vote yes.
[1:52:23] Mr. Speaker, my vote is yes, and wish to explain my vote later.
[1:52:54] Mr. Speaker, my vote is yes, and I wish to explain my vote later.
[1:53:26] Lagon Daphne, Lagon Sunny, Lara, Lasatin, Ledesma, Legacion, Legarda, Legaspi, Leviste, Libanan, Lopez, Gloria, Loyola, Luistro, Lumayag, Makapagal Arroyo, Makasaet, Maceda, Madrona, Malapitan, Mangudadatu, Manikis, Maranyon,
[1:54:13] Marcoleta, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Marcos, Mar
[1:55:03] Nazal, Nisay, Nolasco.
[1:55:13] Mr. Speaker, this representation from Bagong Generasyon Party List votes no,
[1:55:18] and I would like the chance to explain my vote later.
[1:55:21] Nolasco, Oeminal Henry, Oeminal Sancho Fernando, Oducado, Olivares,
[1:55:35] Ongchuan, Ordanes, Oreta, Ortega, Juano Dizon, Padernos, Panaligan,
[1:55:48] Pancho, Panotes, Pascual, Perez, Pimentel, Plaza, Pleito, Pou,
[1:56:02] Primicias Agabas, Kumaren, Puno, Kimbo, Rama, Recto, Regensha, Remulia,
[1:56:21] Revilla Bryan, Revilla Ramon Yolo, Ridon, Rivera, Robes, Rodriguez Yoloyo,
[1:56:34] Rodriguez Maximo, Rodriguez Rufus, Román,
[1:56:41] Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I vote yes and I wish to explain my vote later.
[1:56:49] Romualdez Andrew Julian, Romualdez Ferdinand Martin, Romualdez Yedamari, Romualdo, Romulo,
[1:57:00] Roque, Sagarbaria, Sakaluran, Salceda, Sali, Salvasyon, Salvador, Salvame, San Fernando.
[1:57:19] Mr. Speaker, this representation votes yes but with strong reservations and I would like to explain my vote after the nominal voting.
[1:57:30] Santos Maria Alana Samantha, Santos Mark Anthony,
[1:57:37] Mr. Speaker, this representation from the Lone District of Las Piñas votes yes. Thank you.
[1:57:46] Shimura, Singson Richel,
[1:57:49] Mr. Speaker, my vote is no.
[1:57:55] Singson Richel, Singson Ronald, Singson Mijan,
[1:58:00] Solon, Soriano, Suan, Suansing Bella Vanessa, Suansing Micaela Angela, Suarez, Suntay,
[1:58:18] Mr. Speaker, I vote no and I will explain my vote.
[1:58:22] Talyado, Tan Ayman, Tan Joseph, Tan Keith Mica, Tan Reynolds Michael, Tan Samir, Tan Stephen James, Tan Chay, Tan Watko, Tariela, Yodoro, Tereng, Tevez, Tiyanko, Tieng.
[1:58:55] Mr. Speaker, I vote yes and I will explain my vote later.
[1:59:03] Tieng, Tinio.
[1:59:09] Mr. Speaker, yes and I will explain my vote later.
[1:59:14] Tolentino, Tuan, Tulfo Jocelyn, Tulfo Ralph Wendel, Tupas, Tutor.
[1:59:27] Mr. Speaker, ang bagang tingog sa katawahan sa tercero distrito is no and I'll explain my vote. Thank you.
[1:59:37] Tee, Umali, Ungab.
[1:59:45] I am voting no and I'll explain my vote later.
[1:59:47] Uy De Carlo, Uy Roberto, Valeriano, Vargas, Vargas Alfonso, Veloso, Veloso Tuazon.
[2:00:04] Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, malasakit at bayanihan party list votes no.
[2:00:11] I reserve the right to submit a written explanation later.
[2:00:15] Mr. Vergara, Vilja, Villafuerte Miguel Luis, Villafuerte Vincenzo Renato Luigi, Villanueva, Villarica, Vio Lago.
[2:00:33] Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, the 36th of Nevesia votes no and I reserve my explanation later.
[2:00:50] Vio Lago, Yamsuan, Yap Arthur, Yap Christofferson, Yap Eric, Yap Jan Gisnel, Yatko, Inares, Yu Jaisel Victoria, Yu Joseph Kim, Yulo, Zamora Maria Carmen, Zamora Isabel Maria, Zubiri.
[2:01:24] Mr. Speaker, I respectfully abstain and I will explain my vote later.
[2:01:28] Second call, Adoption of Committee Report No. 261.
[2:03:10] Perez, Perez, Plaza, Singson Ronald, Singson Mihan, Solon, Tan Samir, Tan Watko, Uy De Carlo, Villanueva, Yap Arthur C., Yap Christofferson, Inares.
[2:03:42] Muli po ang aking pagpapaalala sa lahat ng pagpapanatili ng kaayusan at paggalang sa proseso na ating kapulungan sa pagpapatuloy ng sesyon ng plenario.
[2:08:39] Sa pag-anunsyo ng desisyon ng desisyon ng House of Representatives, mahigpit pong ipinagbabawal ang anumang pagpapakita ng pagsasangayon o pagtutol tulad ng pagpalakpak, pagsigaw, pagbu, pagpapakita ng mga placard o anumang kahalintulad na kilos sa loob ng bulwagan at sa galeriya.
[2:09:15] Hinihiling po natin ang pakikisa ng lahat upang mapanatili ang dignidad at wastong dekorom sa kapulungan at sa lahat ng oras.
[2:09:33] With 255 members voting in the affirmative, 26 against, 9 abstention, House Resolution No. 989, together with the findings, conclusion, recommendations contained in Committee Report No. 261, are hereby adopted.
[2:10:00] Majority Leader.
[2:10:02] Mr. Speaker, I move that we recognize the Honorable Representative Bienvenido M. Abante Jr. of the 6th District of Manila to explain his vote.
[2:10:11] Representative Abante, 6th District Manila is hereby recognized.
[2:10:16] Thank you, Majority Leader, and thank you, my dear Speaker.
[2:10:27] Psalms 11.3 says,
[2:10:29] If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
[2:10:37] Today, the whole of Congress has spoken.
[2:10:43] This was the statement of one of the most powerful kings Israel ever had, King David.
[2:10:52] But first of all, Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues, I would like first to commend the Chairman of the Committee on Justice for shepherding with boldness and fairness these impeachment hearings.
[2:11:13] As we move closer to the impeachment trial, Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues, this is no longer just about politics.
[2:11:24] This is about conscience, duty, and the future of our nation.
[2:11:33] Uwulitin ko po, this is not about 2028.
[2:11:39] This is not about political alliances.
[2:11:44] This is about whether we still believe that no one is above the law.
[2:11:51] And I believe this with all my heart, and so do many of my colleagues in this chamber.
[2:11:57] Our vote today is not a declaration of guilt.
[2:12:05] It is a declaration that when serious allegations are raised against one of the highest officials of the land,
[2:12:16] Congress cannot look away.
[2:12:19] Congress cannot remain silent.
[2:12:23] Congress must act according to the Constitution and according to conscience.
[2:12:30] An impeachment ay hindi dapat gawing laro ng politika.
[2:12:37] This is a constitutional process with consequences not just for today, but for generations to come.
[2:12:47] The Filipino people deserve a trial that is fair, impartial, and rooted in the rule of law.
[2:12:56] And now, as the responsibility shifts to the Senate, which will seat as an impeachment court,
[2:13:06] I ask our countrymen to pray for our senator judges.
[2:13:14] Pray not for one side or another to win politically, but for truth to prevail.
[2:13:23] Pray that our senator judges be guided by wisdom, fairness, and integrity.
[2:13:30] Let us pray that they be swayed by their conscience, and guided by the evidence before them,
[2:13:38] rather than by political pressure from various camps.
[2:13:44] As it is written in James 5.16, and I quote,
[2:13:50] Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed.
[2:13:58] The effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
[2:14:03] End of quote.
[2:14:04] Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues,
[2:14:09] I am fully aware that history will judge the decisions we make today.
[2:14:17] Years from now, my grandchildren will look back at this chapter in our nation's history,
[2:14:25] and ask how their lolo voted when the country was confronted
[2:14:31] with different questions about truth, accountability, and justice.
[2:14:36] I want them to know that their lolo stood on the side of conscience and conviction.
[2:14:44] Mr. Speaker, I want them to be proud that I chose to do what I believe was right.
[2:14:52] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize Representative June Asidre from Partilist Tingog.
[2:15:10] So move, Mr. Speaker.
[2:15:11] Honorable June Asidre, Partilist Tingog, is here by recognize.
[2:15:15] Mr. Speaker, I vote yes to the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
[2:15:21] I say this with a heavy heart and with full awareness of the weight of this decision.
[2:15:27] This is not a vote that I cast lightly.
[2:15:31] In truth, this is a decision I struggled with deeply.
[2:15:36] I campaigned for Vice President Sara Duterte in 2022.
[2:15:39] I supported her candidacy.
[2:15:43] I believed in her capacity to lead and to serve.
[2:15:47] That is why when the allegations first surfaced and the hearings began,
[2:15:52] I did not rush to judgment.
[2:15:54] I listened.
[2:15:55] I waited.
[2:15:56] I searched for answers.
[2:15:58] I wanted to believe there was an explanation that could satisfy the demands of truth,
[2:16:04] accountability, and public trust.
[2:16:06] But as the hearings progressed, the evidence became clearer.
[2:16:11] Testimony after testimony, document after document, fact after fact,
[2:16:17] a pattern emerged that could no longer be dismissed, explained away, or set aside.
[2:16:23] The evidence before us was not vague.
[2:16:25] It was not light.
[2:16:27] It was not something I could pretend away simply because the decision was difficult.
[2:16:32] It was substantial, serious, and overwhelming.
[2:16:37] And when the evidence becomes overwhelming, conscience leaves us with only one honest choice.
[2:16:44] After several committee hearings, after hours of testimony,
[2:16:49] after reviewing the records, documents, and deliberations,
[2:16:52] I came to a difficult but necessary conclusion.
[2:16:56] There are compelling grounds to support the impeachment complaint.
[2:16:59] Public service, Mr. Speaker, sometimes ask us to make difficult decisions.
[2:17:07] At times, it asks us to stand apart from those we once stood with.
[2:17:12] It asks us to place duty above comfort, conscience above convenience, and country above loyalty.
[2:17:19] I voted to approve the impeachment complaint because my conscience would not allow me to do otherwise.
[2:17:28] I signed it because accountability must always remain consequential to our democracy.
[2:17:34] I signed it because no public office, however high, should be beyond scrutiny.
[2:17:40] I voted to approve it because overwhelming evidence carries a moral demand.
[2:17:46] It asks us to act.
[2:17:49] Mr. Speaker, here I stand and I can do no other.
[2:17:53] This vote is not about politics, it's not about public judgment, it is about the rule of law,
[2:18:00] it is about institutional accountability, it is about the courage to follow the evidence wherever it leads,
[2:18:08] even when it means standing against someone we once supported.
[2:18:13] Today, I vote yes because I believe in the promise of public service.
[2:18:18] I still believe in the dignity of our institutions.
[2:18:20] I still believe that truth must matter, accountability must prevail,
[2:18:26] and conscience must guide those entrusted with power.
[2:18:29] For this reason, Mr. Speaker, I vote yes to the impeachment complaint.
[2:18:35] Majority Leader.
[2:18:42] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize Representative Kaka J. Bagau of the Lone District of Dinagat Island.
[2:18:51] Honorable Kaka Bagau, Lone District of Dinagat Island, is recognized.
[2:18:56] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:18:58] I vote yes to House Resolution 989, including the Articles of Impeachment against the Vice President.
[2:19:07] Naniniwala po ako, Mr. Speaker, sa karapatan ng mga mamamayan,
[2:19:13] na marinig ang katotohanan at ang mga ebidensya laban sa sinumang opisyal ng gobyerno.
[2:19:19] Naniniwala po ako na lahat tayo ay may karapatang humingi ng rekurso at solusyon laban sa pang-aapi, pandaraya, at pagsisinungaling ng mga opisyal.
[2:19:32] Naniniwala po ako na bawat isa sa atin, lalo na ang mga opisyal ng Kongreso,
[2:19:38] ay may obligasyong alamin at itaguyod ang saligang batas at mga demokratikong institusyon.
[2:19:45] Matagal kong pinagnilayan ang mga akusasyon at ebidensya na prinisinta sa Komite ng Kongreso.
[2:19:55] Hindi ko maaaring talikuran at isantabi ang mga naganap na paglabag sa ating mga karapatan.
[2:20:02] Dapat harapin ng vicepresidente ang mga mabibigat na aligasyon laban sa kanya.
[2:20:10] Isip Mindanaon, ngadugay na nakasinati o kagubot, kapobrihon o kalayo sa kaayuhan,
[2:20:19] kinahanglan karoon ng atong pagbarog.
[2:20:22] Alang sa hostisya, kalambuan, huwag ang atong katungdanan, arong panalipdan ang kamatuoran.
[2:20:29] Tagang salamat, Mr. Pesadio.
[2:20:32] Majority Leader.
[2:20:36] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize Representative Maria Vanessa Omentado of the 2nd District of Bohol.
[2:20:45] Representative Omentado is hereby recognized.
[2:20:48] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:20:50] Mayong hapon sa tanan.
[2:20:51] My vote is no, guided by my commitment to listen to the voice and sentiments of the majority of my constituents in the 2nd District of Bohol.
[2:21:00] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:21:02] Majority Leader.
[2:21:06] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize Representative Sherlyn L. Bañas-Nograles of the 2nd District of General Santos City.
[2:21:14] Honorable Sherlyn Bañas-Nograles, 2nd District General Santos, is hereby recognized.
[2:21:19] Mr. Speaker, my vote is no.
[2:21:22] Let me state at the outset, accountability is non-negotiable.
[2:21:26] Public office is a public trust, and every public official must remain un-negotiable to the Filipino people.
[2:21:34] As representatives of the people, we do not speak only for ourselves in this chamber.
[2:21:40] We carry the voices, concerns, and aspiration of the people we represent.
[2:21:45] After careful consideration of the facts, arguments, the quiet call of fairness that must guide this chamber,
[2:21:54] and the sentiments of my constituents, I rise today to cast my vote in accordance without mandate.
[2:22:02] Let me be clear.
[2:22:04] A no vote today does not diminish our duty to demand transparency, uphold accountability,
[2:22:13] and ensure that all public officials remain un-negotiable to the Filipino people.
[2:22:18] We must be mindful of the weight of this constitutional remedy.
[2:22:23] Impeachment is not a routine instrument of political contest.
[2:22:28] It is an extraordinary measure reserved for the most compelling circumstances
[2:22:34] to lower its threshold risks weakening the very institution it is meant to protect.
[2:22:41] We must also recognize that the office of the vice president carries the sovereign mandate of nearly 32 million Filipinos.
[2:22:51] Any effort to remove its occupant must respect the will of the electorate.
[2:22:56] For any democracy, legitimacy is ultimately rooted in the voice of the people.
[2:23:02] Vox populi, vox diem.
[2:23:04] But beyond the legal and institutional questions, we are confronted today with a deeper national reality.
[2:23:14] Our people are wary.
[2:23:15] They face rising prices, economic strain, and declining trust in public institutions.
[2:23:23] We must therefore ask ourselves with honesty and sobriety what lies ahead after this moment.
[2:23:31] Will it ease the burdens of our citizens or deepen the divisions we already carry?
[2:23:38] Will it bring us closer to solution or further away from the urgent needs of our nation?
[2:23:44] Beyond these halls, our citizens continue to struggle with the rising cost of food, fuel, and basic commodities.
[2:23:53] They seek not prolonged political conflict, but relief, stability, and responsive governance.
[2:23:59] Perhaps then, this is a moment that calls us not only to decide, but to reflect.
[2:24:06] Not only to proceed, but to reset.
[2:24:08] Though it may seem impossible at this point, but in the inner recesses of my heart, I remain deeply hopeful.
[2:24:18] A reset in our politics so that it may return to its rightful purpose.
[2:24:23] A reset in our priorities so that the burden of our people stand at the center of our deliberations.
[2:24:29] A reset in our tone so that disagreement does not become division and difference does not become rupture.
[2:24:38] We are one nation before anything else.
[2:24:41] And the strength of that nation lies not in the uniformity of our views, but in our capacity to rise above them when the circumstances of our people demand unity over fracture.
[2:24:54] In the end, the measure of this house will not be found in the intensity of our disagreements, but in whether in moments of national strain, we chose the path that preserved cohesion, strengthened institution, and gave people space to hope again.
[2:25:12] Finally, what our nation needs today is calm, not conflict, unity, not division.
[2:25:20] In time of economic strain and institutional challenges, our duty is to steady the course of government and remain firmly focused on delivering meaningful solutions for our people.
[2:25:34] It is in the spirit that I am reminded of the guiding wisdom of the Supreme Court.
[2:25:41] There is a right way to do the right thing at the right time that is inherent in the rule of law, that is inherent in the rule of justice.
[2:25:49] For these reasons, with full respect for differing views of my colleagues, I cast my vote low to the Articles of Impeachment.
[2:25:58] Thank you very much.
[2:26:32] Mr. Speaker, I move to recognize Representative Percy Sandania of Partylist Akbayan to explain his vote.
[2:26:42] Honorable Percy Sandania of Partylist Akbayan Partylist is hereby recognized.
[2:26:51] Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues, initiating an impeachment case is not part of our ordinary work.
[2:26:58] Not every Congress, we hold a high official accountable.
[2:27:04] Not every Congress, we conduct hearings to determine probable cause.
[2:27:08] Not every Congress, we write articles of impeachment.
[2:27:12] But this Congress, we answer the call of our people in our Constitution.
[2:27:18] And while we are doing the task, we are called names.
[2:27:23] Maleta, Crocs, Baklang-Niwi.
[2:27:26] Our integrity was questioned.
[2:27:30] Paldo na naman.
[2:27:31] Marami daw nag-withdraw ng boto.
[2:27:33] Congress na bahag ang buntot.
[2:27:36] We are subjected to mockery and legal harassment.
[2:27:39] We are making memes that were AI-generated, all in the name of doing our sacred constitutional duty.
[2:27:48] Pero bukas tayo sa mga panguusig.
[2:27:52] Bukas tayo sa mga pangungutiya.
[2:27:55] Bukas tayo sa mga katulad nating inip na inip na sa katotohanan.
[2:28:00] At habang nandito tayo sa Kongreso, nasaan si Inday Sara.
[2:28:05] Naka-travel leave.
[2:28:06] Naglalakwa siya sa Netherlands, Korea, Belgium, Germany at UK.
[2:28:12] Sa ilang araw ng pagdinignati ng impeachment sa Komite,
[2:28:15] ni hindi malang siya ayaw sinipot.
[2:28:17] She did not even give an ounce of respect to this eminent constitutional process.
[2:28:23] Betrayal of public trust.
[2:28:25] Culpable violation of the Constitution.
[2:28:28] Bribery, graft and corruption.
[2:28:31] And other high crimes.
[2:28:33] These grounds are no joke, no joke.
[2:28:38] They don't deserve, we don't deserve, VP no show.
[2:28:42] As we vote yes this historical afternoon,
[2:28:45] we are reminding the Filipino people what a public official should be.
[2:28:50] When asked, bakit natin ito ginagawa?
[2:28:53] We answer because we are raising the standard of public office.
[2:28:58] Sinasabi natin, hindi ganito ang gusto nating leader.
[2:29:02] Ayaw natin sa leader na bilyonadya kala,
[2:29:05] pero hindi nagdideklara.
[2:29:07] Ayaw natin sa leader na nagbabanta ng pagpatay sa harap ng media.
[2:29:11] Ayaw natin sa leader na kumukubra at naglalabada ng pera mula sa droga.
[2:29:17] Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues,
[2:29:20] 69% ng mga Pilipino ang gustong harapin ni Sarah Duterte
[2:29:24] ang lahat ng aligasyon laban sa kanya.
[2:29:28] The numbers do not lie.
[2:29:30] The majority of Filipinos want to start the impeachment trial
[2:29:33] and they want to start it forthwith.
[2:29:37] Who are we to stand in our way?
[2:29:39] Hindi tayo dapat matinag sa nangyaring Senate coup.
[2:29:43] Hindi tayo magpapasindak sa mga bababatas sa supporter ni VP Sarah
[2:29:47] na bigla nalang magpapakita at magtatantrum sa plenary.
[2:29:51] Pare-pareho silang managot.
[2:29:53] Simula na ang paglilitis.
[2:29:55] Convict Sarah now.
[2:29:57] Akbayan votes?
[2:29:58] Yes.
[2:30:02] Majority Leader.
[2:30:04] Mr. Speaker, may we recognize the Honorable Representative Francisco Kiko Barzaga
[2:30:09] from the 4th District of Cavite.
[2:30:11] Honorable Kiko Barzaga, 4th District of Cavite, si by recognize.
[2:30:18] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:30:20] As the youngest representative of the Philippine House of Representatives present here today,
[2:30:25] I speak on behalf of my hopes for a bright future for our nation
[2:30:28] that is free from corruption and against the impeachment of Vice President Sarah Duterte,
[2:30:34] the only 2028 presidential candidate who is capable of creating that future.
[2:30:39] Sarah Duterte is our nation's most vocal anti-corruption figure,
[2:30:42] as she is the first one to reveal the massive flood control corruption in the 2025 budget
[2:30:47] and the involvement of former Speaker Martin Romualdez and Appropriations Chairman Zaldico.
[2:30:54] VP Duterte is also an admired and respected public figure all throughout our country,
[2:30:58] which is reflected in the survey results which consistently place her
[2:31:01] as her number one presidential candidate for 2028.
[2:31:04] Yet instead of congratulating her for these achievements, you instead seek to remove her,
[2:31:11] as you believe that her presidential ambitions will interfere with the traditional political practices
[2:31:15] that our nation has grown accustomed to.
[2:31:19] Vice President Sarah Duterte is the hope of our nation.
[2:31:22] She is an accomplished lawyer who deeply cares for our people,
[2:31:24] as I have personally witnessed when I visited her in Davao City.
[2:31:28] I will not waste her nation's future, which is why my vote is no.
[2:31:32] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:31:35] Majority Leader.
[2:31:37] Mr. Speaker, may we recognize the Honorable Renee Louise M. Coe from the Party List Kabataan.
[2:31:43] Honorable Renee Louise Coe, Party List Kabataan, is here by recognize.
[2:31:47] Maraming salamat, Mr. Speaker.
[2:31:51] Mr. Speaker, my dear colleagues, at sa lahat ng ating kababayang nanonood,
[2:31:57] tumitindig ang representasyong ito sa botong yes,
[2:32:01] dahil naniniwala tayo na dapat nang litisin si Vice President Sarah Duterte sa lalong madaling panahon
[2:32:08] sa ngalan ng hustisya para sa taong bayang ninakawan at pinagtaksilan.
[2:32:14] Umupo tayo ng walong hearings nitong nagdaang dalawang buwan at binaybay ang mga aligasyon laban sa Vice Presidente.
[2:32:24] Kalakip ng mga ito ay mga ebidensya na naghuhumiyaw na umiiral ang korupsyon sa ilalim ng kanyang panunungkulan.
[2:32:34] At mula roon, naging mas malinaw ang mga sigaw para sa tuluyang pagpapanagot.
[2:32:39] Mr. Speaker, sa bawat kategorya ng mga aligasyong pwedeng mabanggit,
[2:32:47] meron pong ebidensyang na ipakita ang House Committee on Justice laban kay VP Sarah.
[2:32:53] May mga saksi tayong nagulat na sinabing utos ni VP Sarah na magbigay ng peking ulat sa COA
[2:33:00] para sa maling paggamit ng confidential funds.
[2:33:03] May official report tayong hawak na bilyones ang dumaloy sa mga bangko ni VP Sarah at kanyang asawa na hindi naman nakaulat sa kanilang salen.
[2:33:15] Sa parehong salen niya makikita na may mga taon na wala, wala, wala daw silang perang deposito sa bangko.
[2:33:23] Nakita din natin ang mga video na totoo at verifikado, hindi po AI,
[2:33:28] na sinasabi niyang nangontrata siya ng tao na papatay sa kanyang mga karibal sa politika.
[2:33:37] At sa bawat oportunidad na hiniling natin kay VP Sarah na ibigay ang kanyang panig,
[2:33:43] hindi siya nagpakita ni isang beses.
[2:33:47] Mr. Speaker, sigurado ako, marami sa mga nanonood may mga kakilalang mga may kinahirap,
[2:33:53] may mga kinaharap na kaso o kaya ay nakakulong.
[2:33:56] Bilang karaniwang mawamayan, batid natin ang bigat ng sistema ang dapat magbigay ng hustisya para sa lahat.
[2:34:04] Pero sa kasalukuyan, may mga taong dekada nang nakakulong para sa mga mas magagaan na krimen.
[2:34:13] Pero dahil mahirap, walang abugado at nabubulok sa piitan.
[2:34:18] May mga nakagawa ng mga mas malalang krimen,
[2:34:21] pero walang pananagutan dahil sa limpak-limpak na perang hawak o kaya naman dahil sa mahigpit na kapit nila sa kapangyarihan.
[2:34:30] Yung mahirap na nagnakaw ng delata kulong agad,
[2:34:33] pero yung mataas na opisyal na nagnakaw ng milyon-milyon sa kabangyaman nakakalusot?
[2:34:39] Hindi po pwede ng ganon, Mr. Speaker.
[2:34:42] This is about justice, yes.
[2:34:44] But more importantly, ako, kaming kabataan, tayo, ginagawa natin ito para hindi na maulit ito.
[2:34:52] Para sa isang kinabukasang, hindi na muling gagamitin ang pera ng bayan para sa makitid na pansariling interes ng ilan.
[2:35:01] Tanong ng iba, makakain ba ang impeachment, Mr. Speaker?
[2:35:05] Ang sagot natin dyan ay kung matagumpay na mapanagot natin ang mga magnanakaw
[2:35:09] at maibalik ang ninakaw na pera sa taong bayan,
[2:35:13] mabibigyan ng nararapat na servisyo at suporta ang mga kababayang nagugutom.
[2:35:19] Kaya hindi kami papayag na ang kasaysayan ng ating henerasyon
[2:35:22] ay tatatakan na lang ng pangalan ng isang nagtaksil sa bayan
[2:35:27] na piniling magtago sa likod ng poder sa halip na harapin ang mga tanong sa kanyang pamumuno.
[2:35:35] Mr. Speaker, as a final word, this representation is convinced
[2:35:38] bilang tunay at natatangin kinatawan ng kabataan sa Kongreso
[2:35:42] to stand with the youth.
[2:35:44] We stand on the side of justice.
[2:35:47] Wala pagdadalawang isip sa pagpapanagot sa mga kurakot sa gobyerno
[2:35:51] lalo na nasa gitna tayo ng krisis.
[2:35:54] Bumuboto ng yes ang representasyong ito
[2:35:57] para pagpapatuloy ng impeachment proceedings sa Senado.
[2:36:02] Maraming salamat, Speaker.
[2:36:03] And maybe a point of information to the previous manifestor,
[2:36:07] Mr. Speaker, Representative Kiko Barzaga
[2:36:09] is not the youngest congressman in the House of Representatives.
[2:36:13] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:36:13] Noted. Majority Leader.
[2:36:17] Mr. Speaker, may we recognize the Honorable Dale B. Corvera
[2:36:21] from the Lone District of Agusan del Norte.
[2:36:24] Honorable Dale Corvera, Lone District, Agusan del Norte.
[2:36:27] See by recognize.
[2:36:28] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:36:31] You know, Mr. Speaker,
[2:36:34] after my consultation with our constituents in Agusan del Norte,
[2:36:40] napag-alaman ko po
[2:36:41] na overwhelmingly they are not in favor
[2:36:46] of the impeachment against the Vice President.
[2:36:51] And being their representative,
[2:36:53] I have to listen to them.
[2:36:54] Kaya ang pagboto ko ng no
[2:36:57] ay dala ko ang boses ng taga-Agusan del Norte.
[2:37:02] In fact, it is an expression of the will of the people of my province.
[2:37:09] Maraming salamat po.
[2:37:13] Majority Leader.
[2:37:15] Mr. Speaker, we'd like to recognize
[2:37:17] Representative Laila M. Delima of Party List ML
[2:37:21] to explain her vote.
[2:37:23] Honorable Laila Delima, Party List Minority Leader.
[2:37:28] He is hereby recognized.
[2:37:30] Thank you.
[2:37:31] Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues,
[2:37:32] isang mariing oo ang akin pong boto
[2:37:37] upang pagtibayan ng resolusyon
[2:37:39] at articles of impeachment
[2:37:41] na isinumitin ng Committee on Justice.
[2:37:43] The committee received voluminous documentary evidence,
[2:37:46] heard testimonies,
[2:37:48] examined audit findings,
[2:37:50] reviewed certifications from government agencies,
[2:37:53] and evaluated source statements and financial records.
[2:37:57] And after all these proceedings,
[2:37:58] the committee found probable cause
[2:38:00] and approved the articles of impeachment.
[2:38:03] Mr. Speaker,
[2:38:04] mga kasama,
[2:38:06] malinaw nakita natin sa mga pagdinig.
[2:38:09] We saw evidence of misuse and abuse
[2:38:11] of confidential funds amounting
[2:38:12] to hundreds of millions of pesos.
[2:38:14] We heard testimony regarding questionable disbursements,
[2:38:18] fictitious identities,
[2:38:19] and liquidation documents
[2:38:21] with indications of falsehood and falsification.
[2:38:25] We examined evidence of unexplained wealth
[2:38:27] and billions in suspicious and covered transactions
[2:38:31] that are manifested disproportionate
[2:38:33] to declared and known lawful income.
[2:38:36] And we confronted deeply disturbing threats
[2:38:39] and inflammatory rhetoric
[2:38:40] that target not only ranking public officials
[2:38:43] but attack the very heart of our constitutional order.
[2:38:47] Taken together,
[2:38:49] hindi po ito mga mababaw na paratang lamang.
[2:38:53] Hindi po ito mga isolated or random incidents lamang.
[2:38:57] These are patterns of bad behavior.
[2:39:00] These are habits of abuse of power.
[2:39:02] These are matters that go into the integrity,
[2:39:05] accountability,
[2:39:06] and fitness of a public official
[2:39:08] occupying the second highest position in our government.
[2:39:12] Mr. Speaker,
[2:39:13] let us also be clear,
[2:39:15] impeachment is not political persecution.
[2:39:18] It is not a partisan activity.
[2:39:21] It is a constitutional accountability mechanism.
[2:39:24] Mawawalan ng saisayang mandato
[2:39:27] at diwan ng pananagutan
[2:39:28] na nasa konstitusyon
[2:39:30] kung matapos magkita ang ebidensya
[2:39:32] at magpasya sa komite
[2:39:34] na may sapat at makatwilang dahilan
[2:39:37] upang umusad ang proseso
[2:39:39] ay basta-basta nalang ihinto sa kapulungang ito
[2:39:43] ang gulong ng justisya at pananagutan.
[2:39:45] The constitutional process of accountability
[2:39:48] could not move forward
[2:39:50] if we shirked our duties in this house,
[2:39:53] if we dropped the ball in this plenary.
[2:39:56] Kaya naman po,
[2:39:57] bilang endorser
[2:39:58] ng Sabalia et al. complaint
[2:40:00] at bilang aktibong lumahok
[2:40:02] sa mga committee proceedings,
[2:40:04] I vote yes
[2:40:05] to affirm the favorable resolution
[2:40:07] of the committee
[2:40:08] setting forth
[2:40:08] the articles of impeachment.
[2:40:11] Oo,
[2:40:11] dahil sa prinsipyo
[2:40:13] at sa ating obligasyon
[2:40:15] na nakasaad sa konstitusyon.
[2:40:17] Oo,
[2:40:18] dahil ang mga ebidensya
[2:40:19] ang iniharap
[2:40:19] ay nararapat masuri
[2:40:21] sa isang ganap
[2:40:22] na paglilitis.
[2:40:23] Oo,
[2:40:24] dahil walang sinuman,
[2:40:26] gaano mang kataas
[2:40:26] ang katungkulan,
[2:40:28] ang dapat mangibabaw sa batas,
[2:40:30] walang sinuman
[2:40:31] ang dapat makatakas
[2:40:32] sa pananagutan.
[2:40:34] At higit sa lahat,
[2:40:35] oo,
[2:40:36] dahil karapatan
[2:40:37] ng bawat Pilipino
[2:40:38] na malaman
[2:40:39] ang buong katutunganan
[2:40:40] ukol sa mga seryosong
[2:40:42] aligasyon
[2:40:42] at mabibigat na ebidensya
[2:40:44] laban sa pangalawang Pangulo.
[2:40:46] Given these compelling reasons
[2:40:48] and for the sake of truth,
[2:40:50] under the banner
[2:40:51] of justice and accountability,
[2:40:53] dapat lang litisin na
[2:40:55] si VP Sara Duterte
[2:40:57] sa Senado.
[2:40:59] Maraming salamat po.
[2:41:01] Majority Leader,
[2:41:04] Mr. Speaker,
[2:41:04] we'd like to recognize
[2:41:06] Representative Rachel Marguerite B. Del Mar
[2:41:09] from the 1st District of Cebu City
[2:41:11] to explain her vote.
[2:41:13] Honorable Rachel Marguerite Cuty Dal Mar,
[2:41:22] 1st District Cebu,
[2:41:23] is here by recognize?
[2:41:26] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:41:29] The will of my constituents
[2:41:31] is clear.
[2:41:34] For the city of Cebu,
[2:41:35] 1st District,
[2:41:39] during the 19th Congress,
[2:41:41] it was a no.
[2:41:42] And for the 20th Congress,
[2:41:44] it still remains a no.
[2:41:46] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:41:49] Majority Leader,
[2:41:54] Mr. Speaker,
[2:41:54] we'd like to recognize
[2:41:56] Representative Jose Manuel Tadeo
[2:41:58] Chell Diocno
[2:42:00] from the party list
[2:42:01] Akbayan
[2:42:01] to explain his vote.
[2:42:04] Honorable Jose Manuel Tadeo
[2:42:06] Chell Diocno,
[2:42:08] Akbayan party list,
[2:42:09] is here by recognize.
[2:42:11] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[2:42:12] I vote a resounding yes.
[2:42:15] Andiyan na po,
[2:42:18] nakita natin lahat
[2:42:19] ang smoking guns,
[2:42:22] ang bilyong-bilyones
[2:42:23] na perang dumaan
[2:42:24] sa accounts ni Vice President
[2:42:26] Sara Duterte,
[2:42:28] sa kabila ng milyones lang
[2:42:30] na dineklara
[2:42:30] sa kanyang salin.
[2:42:33] Ang halos kalahating
[2:42:35] bilyong piso
[2:42:36] na confidential funds
[2:42:38] na niwinaldas niya
[2:42:40] at marami pang iba.
[2:42:43] I could go on and on,
[2:42:45] Mr. Speaker.
[2:42:47] Ngayon,
[2:42:49] panahon na
[2:42:49] na panagutin
[2:42:51] ang nagkasala.
[2:42:54] Ito ay para sa ating
[2:42:55] mga manggagawa
[2:42:56] na araw-araw
[2:42:57] kumakayod
[2:42:59] para may may
[2:43:00] pantustos
[2:43:02] sa kanilang mga pamilya,
[2:43:04] sa mga kabataang
[2:43:05] naghahangad
[2:43:06] ng mas maayos
[2:43:07] at tapat
[2:43:08] na pamahalaan
[2:43:09] at para sa lahat
[2:43:12] ng Pilipino
[2:43:13] na pagod,
[2:43:14] na pagod,
[2:43:15] na pagod na
[2:43:16] sa katiwalian.
[2:43:17] The House
[2:43:19] is ready
[2:43:20] to prosecute.
[2:43:22] Mr. Speaker,
[2:43:23] your honours.
[2:43:25] Vice President Sarah,
[2:43:28] see you
[2:43:28] in the impeachment court.
[2:43:33] Majority Leader.
[2:43:35] Mr. Speaker,
[2:43:36] I move to recognize
[2:43:37] Representative Sarah Jane
[2:43:39] I. Elago
[2:43:40] from party list
[2:43:41] Gabriela Women's Party
[2:43:42] to explain her vote.
[2:43:44] Honorable Sarah Jane
[2:43:45] Elago,
[2:43:46] Gabriela Women's Party
[2:43:47] list is here
[2:43:48] by recognized.
[2:43:51] Mr. Speaker,
[2:43:52] buo ang suporta
[2:43:53] ng Gabriela Women's Party
[2:43:55] sa impeachment
[2:43:55] laban sa vice-presidente.
[2:43:57] Sa panahon
[2:43:58] na may kinakaharap
[2:43:59] na krisis sa langis
[2:44:00] at pagtaas
[2:44:01] ng presyo
[2:44:01] ng mga bilihin,
[2:44:02] kawala ng disenteng
[2:44:03] trabaho,
[2:44:04] na may maayos
[2:44:05] na pasahod,
[2:44:06] kabi-kabila
[2:44:06] na demolisyon,
[2:44:07] paglaganap
[2:44:08] ng disinformation
[2:44:09] at pagtindi
[2:44:09] ng korupsyon,
[2:44:11] ito ang pinakatamang
[2:44:12] oras para maningil
[2:44:13] at may mapanagot
[2:44:15] na mataas na opisyal
[2:44:16] sa kanyang paglabag
[2:44:17] sa konstitusyon,
[2:44:18] betrayal of public trust,
[2:44:20] graft and corruption
[2:44:21] at iba pang mga krimen.
[2:44:23] At karugtong
[2:44:24] ng mga problema
[2:44:25] ng lipunan
[2:44:25] ang mga dahilan
[2:44:26] kung bakit
[2:44:27] yes,
[2:44:28] ang boto
[2:44:28] ng Gabriela Women's Party
[2:44:30] sa impeachment
[2:44:30] ni VP Sarah
[2:44:31] without age
[2:44:33] or without holding back
[2:44:35] from spending
[2:44:36] o pagwawaldas niya
[2:44:37] ng hindi bababa
[2:44:38] sa 500 million pesos
[2:44:40] na confidential funds
[2:44:41] ng OVP
[2:44:42] at DepEd.
[2:44:44] Sa laki ng halaga
[2:44:45] na ito,
[2:44:46] higit 350,000
[2:44:48] na sako sana
[2:44:49] ng bigas
[2:44:50] ang nabili
[2:44:51] para maipamigay
[2:44:53] sa mga nangangailangan
[2:44:54] na Pilipino.
[2:44:55] Nasa 10,000
[2:44:56] na mga magsasaka
[2:44:57] at mga ingisda
[2:44:58] na sana
[2:44:59] ang nabigyan
[2:44:59] ng 50,000 pesos
[2:45:01] na subsidy
[2:45:02] para masuportahan
[2:45:03] ng masaganang pag-ani
[2:45:04] at pangingisda.
[2:45:06] Nasa 12,500
[2:45:07] na laptop sana
[2:45:09] worth 40,000 pesos
[2:45:11] ang nagagamit
[2:45:12] ng mga estudyante
[2:45:13] o kaya mga teacher.
[2:45:15] Isa itong
[2:45:16] pagtataksil sa bayan,
[2:45:18] yung mismong pamimigay
[2:45:19] ng envelopes
[2:45:20] na may lamang pera
[2:45:21] para suhulan
[2:45:22] ang mga DepEd officials
[2:45:23] ayon na rin
[2:45:24] sa former DepEd
[2:45:25] USEC Mercado
[2:45:27] na nuoy na-designate rin
[2:45:28] bilang hope
[2:45:29] o head
[2:45:29] of procuring entity.
[2:45:32] Yes,
[2:45:32] sa impeachment
[2:45:33] ni VP Sarah
[2:45:34] without H,
[2:45:35] without honesty
[2:45:36] sa SALEN.
[2:45:38] Sino po bang
[2:45:39] maniniwala
[2:45:39] na wala po siya
[2:45:41] ni piso
[2:45:41] na cash on hand
[2:45:43] o ni isa
[2:45:43] o sa bank
[2:45:45] na deposit man lang
[2:45:47] mula 2019
[2:45:48] hanggang 2024.
[2:45:49] Samantalang
[2:45:50] naiulat mismo
[2:45:51] ng AMLOC
[2:45:52] na ang kanyang
[2:45:53] kabuan na accounts
[2:45:55] ay may 630
[2:45:57] covered transactions
[2:45:58] at 33
[2:45:59] suspicious transactions
[2:46:00] na umaabot
[2:46:02] sa higit
[2:46:03] 6 na bilyon.
[2:46:06] Mr. Speaker,
[2:46:08] ni isang beses
[2:46:08] hindi rin po
[2:46:09] nag-attend
[2:46:11] sa mga hearings
[2:46:11] ng Committee
[2:46:12] of Justice
[2:46:13] si VP.
[2:46:14] Napakaraming pagkakataon
[2:46:15] ang naibigay sa kanya
[2:46:16] para magpakita
[2:46:17] mag-present
[2:46:18] ng evidence
[2:46:19] counter evidence
[2:46:20] ngunit pinili
[2:46:21] ho niyang talikuran
[2:46:22] hindi lamang
[2:46:23] ang impeachment proceedings
[2:46:24] kundi
[2:46:25] ang panawagan
[2:46:26] ng taong bayan
[2:46:27] para sa pananagutan.
[2:46:30] Hindi rin ho
[2:46:31] biro
[2:46:31] at hindi katanggap-tanggap
[2:46:32] ang
[2:46:33] milyon-milyon
[2:46:34] na nalulustay
[2:46:35] habang
[2:46:36] ang mga nanay
[2:46:36] sa araw-araw
[2:46:37] hirap na hirap
[2:46:38] sa pagbabudget
[2:46:40] dahil sa
[2:46:41] napakababang
[2:46:41] kinikita
[2:46:42] o sa kakulangan
[2:46:43] ng trabaho
[2:46:44] at napakataas
[2:46:45] na presyo
[2:46:46] ng mga bilihin.
[2:46:47] Habang napakaraming bata
[2:46:49] ang nakararanas
[2:46:50] ng butom
[2:46:50] at malnutrisyon
[2:46:51] hindi po ito
[2:46:52] katanggap-tanggap
[2:46:53] at kailangan
[2:46:54] ng pananagutan.
[2:46:56] Yes,
[2:46:56] sa impeachment
[2:46:57] dahil hindi po
[2:46:58] kurak
[2:46:58] ang Gabriella
[2:46:59] Women's Party
[2:47:00] sa korupsyon
[2:47:01] sa kasinwalingan
[2:47:03] at sa kataksilan
[2:47:04] sa bayan.
[2:47:05] Maraming salamat,
[2:47:06] Mr. Speaker.
[2:47:08] Majority Leader.
[2:47:09] Mr. Speaker,
[2:47:11] I move
[2:47:12] to recognize
[2:47:13] Representative
[2:47:14] Dada Kiram
[2:47:15] Ismula
[2:47:15] from Party
[2:47:16] Lissak Bayan
[2:47:17] to explain
[2:47:17] her vote.
[2:47:18] Representative
[2:47:19] Dada
[2:47:21] Kiram
[2:47:22] Ismula
[2:47:23] of Bayan
[2:47:24] Party
[2:47:24] Lissak Bayan
[2:47:25] is you may
[2:47:25] recognize.
[2:47:27] Assalamualaikum
[2:47:28] Warahmatullahi
[2:47:30] Wa Barakatuhu.
[2:47:31] Mr. Speaker,
[2:47:33] dear colleagues,
[2:47:34] I rise to
[2:47:35] explain my vote
[2:47:36] on the
[2:47:36] committee report
[2:47:37] regarding the
[2:47:39] articles of
[2:47:40] impeachment
[2:47:40] against the
[2:47:41] Vice President.
[2:47:42] The Constitution
[2:47:44] reminds us
[2:47:45] that public
[2:47:46] office
[2:47:47] is a
[2:47:47] public
[2:47:48] trust.
[2:47:49] Kahit
[2:47:49] gaano man
[2:47:50] kataas
[2:47:51] ang
[2:47:51] posisyon,
[2:47:52] walang
[2:47:52] mas mataas
[2:47:53] kesa
[2:47:53] sa ating
[2:47:54] saligang
[2:47:55] batas.
[2:47:56] After a
[2:47:57] careful
[2:47:57] review
[2:47:58] of the
[2:47:58] findings
[2:47:59] presented
[2:47:59] by the
[2:48:00] Committee
[2:48:01] on Justice,
[2:48:02] it has
[2:48:03] been
[2:48:03] determined
[2:48:03] that
[2:48:04] probable
[2:48:05] cause
[2:48:05] exists
[2:48:06] based
[2:48:07] on the
[2:48:07] evidence.
[2:48:08] My
[2:48:08] yes
[2:48:09] vote
[2:48:09] today
[2:48:09] is
[2:48:10] the
[2:48:10] fulfillment
[2:48:11] of
[2:48:11] our
[2:48:12] specific
[2:48:12] duty
[2:48:13] in the
[2:48:14] House
[2:48:14] of
[2:48:14] Representatives
[2:48:15] to
[2:48:15] initiate
[2:48:16] this
[2:48:16] process
[2:48:17] when
[2:48:18] the
[2:48:18] facts
[2:48:18] demands
[2:48:19] it.
[2:48:20] By
[2:48:20] affirming
[2:48:20] this
[2:48:21] report,
[2:48:22] we
[2:48:22] ensure
[2:48:22] that
[2:48:23] the
[2:48:23] constitutional
[2:48:23] process
[2:48:24] moves
[2:48:25] forward.
[2:48:26] It
[2:48:26] should
[2:48:27] be
[2:48:27] noted
[2:48:27] that
[2:48:28] the
[2:48:28] House
[2:48:28] Committee
[2:48:29] on
[2:48:29] Justice
[2:48:30] has
[2:48:30] ensured
[2:48:31] due
[2:48:32] process
[2:48:32] to
[2:48:32] the
[2:48:33] Vice
[2:48:33] President
[2:48:33] numerous
[2:48:34] times
[2:48:35] in the
[2:48:35] hearings.
[2:48:36] Ang
[2:48:37] aking
[2:48:37] voto
[2:48:38] ay
[2:48:38] nagbibigay
[2:48:39] daan
[2:48:39] upang
[2:48:40] formal
[2:48:41] na
[2:48:41] masimulan
[2:48:42] ang
[2:48:42] trial
[2:48:42] at
[2:48:43] nagbibigay
[2:48:44] sa
[2:48:44] Vice
[2:48:45] Presidente
[2:48:45] ng
[2:48:46] pagkakataon
[2:48:47] na
[2:48:47] iharap
[2:48:48] ang
[2:48:48] kanyang
[2:48:49] panig
[2:48:49] sa
[2:48:49] Senado.
[2:48:51] Nanumpa
[2:48:51] ang
[2:48:51] Vice
[2:48:52] Presidente
[2:48:53] sa
[2:48:53] preserve
[2:48:54] and
[2:48:54] defend
[2:48:55] the
[2:48:55] Constitution.
[2:48:56] Kaya
[2:48:57] naman
[2:48:57] inaasahan
[2:48:58] namin
[2:48:59] na
[2:48:59] igagalang
[2:49:00] at
[2:49:00] tutugon
[2:49:01] ang
[2:49:01] Vice
[2:49:02] Presidente
[2:49:03] sa
[2:49:03] constitutional
[2:49:04] na
[2:49:05] prosesong
[2:49:06] ito.
[2:49:06] Maraming
[2:49:07] salamat
[2:49:08] Mr.
[2:49:08] Speaker.
[2:49:10] Majority
[2:49:10] Leader.
[2:49:11] Mr.
[2:49:12] Speaker,
[2:49:12] I move
[2:49:13] to
[2:49:13] recognize
[2:49:14] Representative
[2:49:15] Xelo
[2:49:15] Criselle
[2:49:16] Lagman
[2:49:17] from the
[2:49:18] 1st
[2:49:18] District
[2:49:19] of
[2:49:19] Albay
[2:49:19] to
[2:49:20] explain
[2:49:20] her
[2:49:20] vote.
[2:49:21] Honorable
[2:49:21] Xelo
[2:49:22] Criselle
[2:49:22] Lagman,
[2:49:23] 1st
[2:49:23] District
[2:49:23] of
[2:49:24] Albay,
[2:49:24] is
[2:49:24] you
[2:49:24] by
[2:49:24] recognize.
[2:49:25] Thank
[2:49:26] you,
[2:49:26] Mr.
[2:49:26] Speaker.
[2:49:27] As
[2:49:28] duly
[2:49:28] elected
[2:49:29] member
[2:49:29] of the
[2:49:29] House
[2:49:30] of
[2:49:30] Representatives,
[2:49:31] I took
[2:49:32] my oath
[2:49:32] of office
[2:49:33] swearing
[2:49:34] that I
[2:49:35] would
[2:49:35] faithfully
[2:49:36] and
[2:49:36] honestly
[2:49:37] discharge
[2:49:37] the
[2:49:38] duties
[2:49:38] of
[2:49:39] my
[2:49:39] office,
[2:49:40] uphold
[2:49:40] and
[2:49:41] defend
[2:49:41] the
[2:49:42] Constitution
[2:49:42] of the
[2:49:43] Republic
[2:49:43] of the
[2:49:44] Philippines,
[2:49:45] obey
[2:49:45] the
[2:49:46] laws
[2:49:46] of
[2:49:46] the
[2:49:46] land,
[2:49:47] do
[2:49:48] justice
[2:49:48] to
[2:49:49] everyone,
[2:49:50] and
[2:49:50] respect
[2:49:50] the
[2:49:51] rights
[2:49:51] of
[2:49:51] all,
[2:49:52] commit
[2:49:53] to
[2:49:53] serve
[2:49:54] with
[2:49:54] integrity,
[2:49:55] fairness,
[2:49:56] and
[2:49:56] compassion,
[2:49:57] putting
[2:49:58] public
[2:49:58] interest
[2:49:59] above
[2:50:00] personal
[2:50:00] gain,
[2:50:02] work
[2:50:02] to
[2:50:02] promote
[2:50:03] the
[2:50:03] welfare,
[2:50:04] safety,
[2:50:04] and
[2:50:05] progress
[2:50:05] of my
[2:50:06] constituents,
[2:50:07] listen
[2:50:07] to the
[2:50:08] people
[2:50:08] from
[2:50:08] whom
[2:50:09] my
[2:50:10] mandate
[2:50:10] emanates,
[2:50:11] and
[2:50:11] uphold
[2:50:12] the
[2:50:12] trust
[2:50:13] that
[2:50:13] has
[2:50:13] been
[2:50:14] given
[2:50:14] to
[2:50:14] me.
[2:50:15] This
[2:50:16] oath,
[2:50:16] no
[2:50:16] less,
[2:50:17] I
[2:50:17] expect
[2:50:18] from
[2:50:18] my
[2:50:19] fellow
[2:50:19] public
[2:50:19] servants,
[2:50:21] from
[2:50:21] the
[2:50:21] President
[2:50:21] of
[2:50:22] the
[2:50:22] Republic
[2:50:22] of
[2:50:22] the
[2:50:23] Philippines
[2:50:23] down
[2:50:24] to
[2:50:24] the
[2:50:24] Barangay
[2:50:25] officials.
[2:50:27] The
[2:50:27] finding
[2:50:27] of
[2:50:28] probable
[2:50:28] cause
[2:50:29] by
[2:50:29] the
[2:50:29] House
[2:50:30] Committee
[2:50:30] on
[2:50:30] Justice
[2:50:31] against
[2:50:32] Vice
[2:50:32] President
[2:50:33] Sara
[2:50:33] Z.
[2:50:33] Duterte
[2:50:34] for
[2:50:35] culpable
[2:50:35] violation
[2:50:36] of
[2:50:36] the
[2:50:37] Constitution,
[2:50:38] bribery,
[2:50:39] graft
[2:50:40] and
[2:50:40] corruption,
[2:50:41] other
[2:50:42] high
[2:50:42] crimes,
[2:50:43] and
[2:50:43] betrayal
[2:50:43] of
[2:50:44] public
[2:50:44] trust,
[2:50:45] indubitably
[2:50:46] derogates
[2:50:47] from
[2:50:48] the
[2:50:48] spirit,
[2:50:49] the
[2:50:49] very
[2:50:50] core
[2:50:50] of
[2:50:51] the
[2:50:51] above
[2:50:51] quoted
[2:50:52] oath
[2:50:53] of
[2:50:53] office.
[2:50:54] Verily,
[2:50:54] I
[2:50:55] vote
[2:50:55] yes
[2:50:56] to
[2:50:56] House
[2:50:57] Resolution
[2:50:57] 989,
[2:51:00] setting
[2:51:00] forth
[2:51:01] the
[2:51:01] articles
[2:51:01] of
[2:51:01] impeachment
[2:51:02] against
[2:51:02] Vice
[2:51:03] President
[2:51:03] Sara
[2:51:04] Z.
[2:51:04] Duterte,
[2:51:05] and I
[2:51:06] look
[2:51:06] forward
[2:51:06] to
[2:51:07] fair
[2:51:07] and
[2:51:08] judicious
[2:51:08] impeachment
[2:51:09] trial
[2:51:09] in the
[2:51:10] Senate.
[2:51:11] Thank you,
[2:51:12] Mr. Speaker.
[2:51:13] Majority Leader.
[2:51:16] Mr. Speaker,
[2:51:17] I move to
[2:51:17] recognize
[2:51:17] Representative
[2:51:18] Leandro
[2:51:18] Leviste
[2:51:19] of the
[2:51:19] First District
[2:51:20] of
[2:51:20] Batangas
[2:51:20] to
[2:51:21] pay
[2:51:21] this
[2:51:21] vote.
[2:51:21] Honorable
[2:51:26] Leandro
[2:51:26] Leviste,
[2:51:27] you may
[2:51:27] recognize.
[2:51:29] Mr. Speaker,
[2:51:30] tinawagan po ako
[2:51:31] ng nanay ko
[2:51:31] at sinabihan ako
[2:51:32] na huwag
[2:51:33] mang-away
[2:51:33] kaya
[2:51:34] ang aking
[2:51:35] manifestation
[2:51:35] ngayong
[2:51:36] hapon
[2:51:36] ay para
[2:51:37] lang
[2:51:37] sabihin
[2:51:38] na huwag
[2:51:40] sanang
[2:51:41] parusahan
[2:51:41] ang 63
[2:51:43] miyembro
[2:51:43] ng
[2:51:44] Kongreso
[2:51:44] na hindi
[2:51:45] bumoto
[2:51:46] para sa
[2:51:47] impeachment.
[2:51:48] Ito po
[2:51:48] ay para
[2:51:49] sa kapakanan
[2:51:49] ng mga
[2:51:51] constituents,
[2:51:52] mga distrito
[2:51:52] at sektor
[2:51:53] ng ating
[2:51:54] mga
[2:51:54] kasamahan.
[2:51:56] At sana,
[2:51:57] dahil
[2:51:57] malambot
[2:51:58] ang puso
[2:51:58] ng
[2:51:59] liderato
[2:52:00] ng
[2:52:00] Kongreso
[2:52:01] at ng
[2:52:01] gobyerno,
[2:52:03] huwag
[2:52:03] natin
[2:52:03] idamay
[2:52:03] ang mga
[2:52:04] nanay
[2:52:05] na nangangailangan
[2:52:06] ng
[2:52:06] pang-tuition
[2:52:06] sa kanilang
[2:52:07] mga
[2:52:07] anak,
[2:52:08] ang mga
[2:52:08] lola,
[2:52:09] ang mga
[2:52:09] lolo
[2:52:10] na nangangailangan
[2:52:11] ng medical
[2:52:11] assistance,
[2:52:12] ang mga
[2:52:12] magsasaka
[2:52:13] na nangangailangan
[2:52:14] ng mga
[2:52:14] farm-to-market
[2:52:15] roads,
[2:52:15] dahil
[2:52:16] lamang
[2:52:16] sa boto
[2:52:16] ng kinatawan
[2:52:17] ng
[2:52:18] iilang
[2:52:18] mga
[2:52:18] distrito.
[2:52:20] Para sa
[2:52:20] aking
[2:52:20] mga
[2:52:20] kasamahan
[2:52:21] dito
[2:52:21] na
[2:52:22] hindi
[2:52:22] bumoto
[2:52:23] para sa
[2:52:23] impeachment,
[2:52:24] sana
[2:52:24] imonitor
[2:52:25] natin
[2:52:25] na lahat
[2:52:26] ng
[2:52:26] mga
[2:52:26] naibigay
[2:52:28] sa budget
[2:52:28] na
[2:52:29] alokasyon
[2:52:29] para sa
[2:52:30] ating
[2:52:30] mga
[2:52:30] distrito
[2:52:31] ay
[2:52:31] darating
[2:52:32] at
[2:52:32] hindi
[2:52:33] idedelay
[2:52:34] ang
[2:52:34] release
[2:52:35] dahil
[2:52:35] lamang
[2:52:36] sa
[2:52:36] ating
[2:52:36] mga
[2:52:36] boto.
[2:52:37] At
[2:52:37] para
[2:52:38] sa
[2:52:38] lahat
[2:52:38] ng
[2:52:38] mga
[2:52:38] nanonood
[2:52:39] na
[2:52:40] personally
[2:52:41] ay
[2:52:41] pabor
[2:52:41] sa
[2:52:42] impeachment,
[2:52:43] sana
[2:52:44] pwede
[2:52:45] nyo
[2:52:45] ding
[2:52:45] iparating
[2:52:46] sa
[2:52:46] liderato
[2:52:47] ng
[2:52:47] kongreso
[2:52:47] at
[2:52:48] ng
[2:52:48] ating
[2:52:48] pamahalaan
[2:52:49] na
[2:52:49] kahit
[2:52:50] kayo
[2:52:50] ay
[2:52:50] pabor
[2:52:51] sa
[2:52:51] impeachment,
[2:52:52] hindi
[2:52:52] dapat
[2:52:52] idamay
[2:52:53] ang
[2:52:54] mga
[2:52:54] mamamayan
[2:52:55] sa
[2:52:55] boto
[2:52:56] ng
[2:52:56] bawat
[2:52:57] isa.
[2:52:57] Maraming
[2:52:58] salamat
[2:52:58] po.
[2:52:59] Majority
[2:53:00] Leader.
[2:53:02] Mr. Speaker,
[2:53:02] I move to
[2:53:03] recognize
[2:53:03] Representative
[2:53:04] Paolo
[2:53:04] Marcoleta
[2:53:05] of
[2:53:05] Sagitt
[2:53:05] Partylist.
[2:53:06] Explain
[2:53:06] his vote.
[2:53:07] Honorable
[2:53:07] Paolo
[2:53:09] Henry
[2:53:09] Marcoleta
[2:53:10] Partylist
[2:53:11] Sagitt
[2:53:12] is here
[2:53:12] by
[2:53:12] recognize.
[2:53:16] Thank
[2:53:16] you,
[2:53:16] Mr. Speaker,
[2:53:17] esteemed
[2:53:17] colleagues.
[2:53:18] I vote
[2:53:20] no to
[2:53:20] the
[2:53:20] committee
[2:53:21] report
[2:53:21] recommending
[2:53:22] the
[2:53:23] impeachment
[2:53:23] of
[2:53:23] Vice
[2:53:24] President
[2:53:24] Sara
[2:53:24] Duterte.
[2:53:26] I will
[2:53:26] not vote
[2:53:27] in favor
[2:53:27] of a
[2:53:27] committee
[2:53:28] report
[2:53:28] that
[2:53:29] is a
[2:53:29] product
[2:53:29] of
[2:53:30] a
[2:53:30] flawed
[2:53:31] deliberative
[2:53:32] process.
[2:53:33] Let me
[2:53:34] be clear,
[2:53:35] this vote
[2:53:36] is not
[2:53:36] a vote
[2:53:36] against
[2:53:37] accountability.
[2:53:39] This is
[2:53:39] a vote
[2:53:39] for
[2:53:39] constitutional
[2:53:40] discipline.
[2:53:42] Impeachment
[2:53:42] is the
[2:53:43] gravest
[2:53:43] political
[2:53:43] remedy
[2:53:44] under
[2:53:44] our
[2:53:44] Constitution.
[2:53:46] It
[2:53:46] cannot
[2:53:46] rest
[2:53:46] on
[2:53:46] shortcuts,
[2:53:48] spectacle,
[2:53:48] or
[2:53:49] evidence
[2:53:49] gathered
[2:53:50] through
[2:53:50] a
[2:53:50] process
[2:53:51] that
[2:53:51] looks
[2:53:52] less
[2:53:52] like
[2:53:52] a
[2:53:53] constitutional
[2:53:53] proceeding
[2:53:54] and
[2:53:55] more
[2:53:55] like
[2:53:55] a
[2:53:56] fishing
[2:53:56] expedition.
[2:53:58] The
[2:53:58] vulnerability
[2:53:59] of this
[2:53:59] entire
[2:54:00] process
[2:54:00] is
[2:54:00] plain.
[2:54:02] The
[2:54:03] committee
[2:54:03] conducted
[2:54:03] hearings
[2:54:04] when both
[2:54:04] houses of
[2:54:05] Congress
[2:54:05] were not
[2:54:06] in session.
[2:54:08] That
[2:54:08] alone
[2:54:08] raises
[2:54:08] serious
[2:54:09] questions
[2:54:09] on
[2:54:10] authority,
[2:54:11] timing,
[2:54:12] and
[2:54:12] regularity.
[2:54:13] Then,
[2:54:14] instead of
[2:54:15] remaining
[2:54:15] with the
[2:54:16] verified
[2:54:16] complaints
[2:54:16] and their
[2:54:17] attachments,
[2:54:18] the
[2:54:19] committee
[2:54:19] gathered
[2:54:19] new
[2:54:20] evidence,
[2:54:20] expanded
[2:54:21] the
[2:54:21] theory
[2:54:21] of the
[2:54:22] case,
[2:54:23] and
[2:54:23] built
[2:54:23] allegations
[2:54:24] beyond
[2:54:24] what the
[2:54:25] respondent
[2:54:26] was
[2:54:26] originally
[2:54:27] required
[2:54:28] to
[2:54:28] answer.
[2:54:30] We can't
[2:54:30] start
[2:54:31] with a
[2:54:31] complaint,
[2:54:33] and
[2:54:33] while the
[2:54:33] hearing
[2:54:34] will
[2:54:35] open,
[2:54:35] we will
[2:54:35] open the
[2:54:35] case
[2:54:36] until it
[2:54:37] will be
[2:54:37] another case.
[2:54:38] The
[2:54:39] process
[2:54:40] is not
[2:54:40] a
[2:54:40] technicality.
[2:54:42] It is
[2:54:43] the
[2:54:43] constitutional
[2:54:43] shield of
[2:54:44] every
[2:54:44] Filipino,
[2:54:45] including
[2:54:46] those we
[2:54:46] dislike,
[2:54:48] those we
[2:54:48] oppose,
[2:54:49] and those
[2:54:50] we fear
[2:54:51] politically.
[2:54:52] I
[2:54:53] am
[2:54:53] especially
[2:54:54] troubled
[2:54:55] by the
[2:54:56] Anti-Money
[2:54:56] Laundering
[2:54:57] Council
[2:54:58] disclosures.
[2:54:59] Section 8-A
[2:55:00] of the
[2:55:01] Amended
[2:55:01] Anti-Money
[2:55:02] Laundering
[2:55:02] Act
[2:55:02] protects
[2:55:03] the
[2:55:04] information
[2:55:04] received
[2:55:05] or processed
[2:55:05] by the
[2:55:06] Council.
[2:55:07] If
[2:55:07] confidential
[2:55:08] financial
[2:55:08] intelligence
[2:55:09] reach
[2:55:09] this
[2:55:09] committee
[2:55:10] through
[2:55:10] a
[2:55:11] legally
[2:55:11] defective
[2:55:11] route,
[2:55:13] then we
[2:55:13] are being
[2:55:13] asked
[2:55:14] to rely
[2:55:14] on
[2:55:15] fruits
[2:55:15] of a
[2:55:16] poisonous
[2:55:17] tree.
[2:55:18] Isa
[2:55:18] pa,
[2:55:20] kung
[2:55:20] matibay
[2:55:21] at
[2:55:23] malakas
[2:55:23] ang
[2:55:23] committee
[2:55:24] report
[2:55:24] na ito,
[2:55:25] bakit
[2:55:25] kailangan
[2:55:26] mangako
[2:55:27] diho
[2:55:27] umano
[2:55:28] ng
[2:55:28] pabuya,
[2:55:29] tulad
[2:55:30] ng
[2:55:30] pera,
[2:55:31] dagdag
[2:55:31] allowances,
[2:55:33] at release
[2:55:33] ng
[2:55:34] projects
[2:55:34] sa mga
[2:55:35] boboto
[2:55:35] ng
[2:55:36] yes,
[2:55:37] at
[2:55:37] mananakot
[2:55:37] na hindi
[2:55:38] i-release
[2:55:39] ang mga
[2:55:39] projects,
[2:55:40] at
[2:55:40] baka
[2:55:41] kakasuan
[2:55:41] daw
[2:55:41] ang mga
[2:55:42] boboto
[2:55:43] ng
[2:55:43] no.
[2:55:46] Sa
[2:55:46] lahat ng
[2:55:47] boboto
[2:55:47] ng
[2:55:47] yes,
[2:55:48] ito
[2:55:48] daw,
[2:55:49] reportedly,
[2:55:50] ang
[2:55:50] gandipalang
[2:55:50] kanilang
[2:55:51] matatanggap.
[2:55:52] 20
[2:55:53] million
[2:55:53] cash
[2:55:53] incentives,
[2:55:54] 5
[2:55:55] million
[2:55:55] additional
[2:55:55] MOOE,
[2:55:57] and
[2:55:57] 200
[2:55:59] plus
[2:56:06] ang
[2:56:07] bumoto
[2:56:07] ng
[2:56:07] yes,
[2:56:08] ay halos
[2:56:09] 6.3
[2:56:09] billion
[2:56:10] pesos
[2:56:10] na
[2:56:10] ang
[2:56:11] gagastusin
[2:56:12] para
[2:56:12] lang
[2:56:12] iparating
[2:56:13] sa
[2:56:13] Senado
[2:56:13] ang
[2:56:14] articles
[2:56:14] of
[2:56:14] impeachment.
[2:56:16] At
[2:56:16] tahimik pa
[2:56:18] din ang
[2:56:18] kamera
[2:56:18] sa
[2:56:19] trilyong
[2:56:19] pisong
[2:56:20] flood
[2:56:20] control
[2:56:20] scam.
[2:56:22] Tapos
[2:56:22] galit
[2:56:22] na
[2:56:23] galit
[2:56:23] tayo
[2:56:23] at
[2:56:23] nag-iingay
[2:56:24] pagdating
[2:56:25] naman
[2:56:25] sa
[2:56:25] 125
[2:56:26] million
[2:56:27] at
[2:56:28] 600
[2:56:28] million
[2:56:28] confidential
[2:56:29] funds
[2:56:29] ni
[2:56:29] BP
[2:56:30] Sara
[2:56:30] na
[2:56:31] wala
[2:56:31] namang
[2:56:31] direktang
[2:56:31] ebidensyang
[2:56:32] ibinulsa
[2:56:33] niya
[2:56:33] ito.
[2:56:35] Kung
[2:56:35] buhay pa,
[2:56:37] kung
[2:56:37] buhay lang
[2:56:37] si
[2:56:37] General
[2:56:38] Luna
[2:56:38] sa kanyang
[2:56:39] karakter
[2:56:40] sa
[2:56:40] pelikula,
[2:56:41] baka
[2:56:41] nasigawan
[2:56:42] kayo.
[2:56:43] Anong
[2:56:43] klaseng
[2:56:44] kahipokrituhan
[2:56:45] ito?
[2:56:47] This
[2:56:47] impeachment
[2:56:47] process
[2:56:48] is not
[2:56:48] really
[2:56:49] for
[2:56:49] accountability.
[2:56:51] Far
[2:56:51] from
[2:56:51] it.
[2:56:52] This
[2:56:52] is an
[2:56:54] elimination
[2:56:54] of a
[2:56:54] formidable
[2:56:55] political
[2:56:56] rival
[2:56:56] using a
[2:56:57] whole
[2:56:58] of
[2:56:58] government
[2:56:58] approach.
[2:57:00] Ginagamit
[2:57:00] ang
[2:57:01] buong
[2:57:01] kwersa
[2:57:01] ng
[2:57:01] gobyerno,
[2:57:03] gumugugol
[2:57:03] ng
[2:57:03] bilyong
[2:57:04] piso
[2:57:04] ang pera
[2:57:05] ng
[2:57:05] taong
[2:57:05] bayan
[2:57:05] para
[2:57:06] gapitin,
[2:57:07] alisin
[2:57:08] sa
[2:57:08] pwesto
[2:57:08] ang
[2:57:08] taong
[2:57:08] takot
[2:57:09] na
[2:57:09] takot
[2:57:09] kayong
[2:57:10] maging
[2:57:10] presidente.
[2:57:12] Ano
[2:57:12] ba
[2:57:12] ang
[2:57:12] kinakatakot
[2:57:13] niyo?
[2:57:15] Ang
[2:57:15] laki
[2:57:15] siguro
[2:57:15] ng
[2:57:16] kasalanan
[2:57:16] ninyo
[2:57:17] sa
[2:57:17] mamamayang
[2:57:18] Pilipino.
[2:57:18] On
[2:57:20] the
[2:57:20] vice
[2:57:20] president's
[2:57:21] outburst,
[2:57:21] of
[2:57:21] course,
[2:57:23] public
[2:57:23] officials
[2:57:24] should
[2:57:24] speak
[2:57:24] with
[2:57:24] care,
[2:57:26] but
[2:57:26] we
[2:57:26] must
[2:57:26] be
[2:57:28] equally
[2:57:28] careful
[2:57:29] not
[2:57:30] to
[2:57:30] convert
[2:57:30] political
[2:57:30] speech,
[2:57:31] even
[2:57:32] harsh,
[2:57:32] angry,
[2:57:33] or
[2:57:33] offensive
[2:57:33] speech
[2:57:34] into
[2:57:34] an
[2:57:35] impeachable
[2:57:35] offense
[2:57:36] without
[2:57:37] proving
[2:57:37] intent,
[2:57:38] operational
[2:57:38] reality,
[2:57:40] and
[2:57:40] constitutional
[2:57:40] gravity.
[2:57:43] To
[2:57:43] end my
[2:57:43] speech,
[2:57:44] Mr.
[2:57:44] Speaker,
[2:57:45] hindi
[2:57:45] sapat
[2:57:46] ang
[2:57:47] sinabi
[2:57:47] na
[2:57:47] vice
[2:57:47] president
[2:57:48] Sara
[2:57:49] para
[2:57:50] mapawalang
[2:57:50] visa
[2:57:51] ang
[2:57:51] pagkakuha
[2:57:52] niya
[2:57:53] ng
[2:57:53] pinakamalaking
[2:57:54] boto
[2:57:54] sa
[2:57:55] kasaysayan
[2:57:55] ng
[2:57:56] Pilipinas.
[2:57:57] Tatanggalin
[2:57:57] natin
[2:57:58] ang
[2:57:58] mandato
[2:57:58] mula sa
[2:57:59] 32,208,417
[2:58:03] na sambay
[2:58:04] ng
[2:58:05] Pilipino
[2:58:05] na
[2:58:06] nagtiwala
[2:58:06] at patulong
[2:58:07] niya
[2:58:07] nagtiwala
[2:58:08] kay
[2:58:08] vice
[2:58:09] president
[2:58:09] Sara.
[2:58:11] For
[2:58:11] these
[2:58:11] reasons,
[2:58:12] Mr.
[2:58:12] Speaker,
[2:58:13] I vote
[2:58:13] no.
[2:58:14] Impeachment
[2:58:15] must be
[2:58:15] strong
[2:58:15] enough
[2:58:16] to
[2:58:17] survive
[2:58:17] the
[2:58:17] Senate,
[2:58:18] the
[2:58:18] courts,
[2:58:20] and
[2:58:20] our
[2:58:20] history.
[2:58:21] This
[2:58:21] one is
[2:58:22] not.
[2:58:22] Thank you
[2:58:23] very
[2:58:23] much,
[2:58:23] Mr.
[2:58:23] Speaker.
[2:58:24] Majority
[2:58:24] Leader.
[2:58:27] Mr.
[2:58:27] Speaker,
[2:58:27] I move
[2:58:28] to
[2:58:28] recognize
[2:58:28] Representative
[2:58:29] Robert
[2:58:30] Nazal
[2:58:30] of BH
[2:58:31] Partilist
[2:58:31] to explain
[2:58:32] his vote.
[2:58:33] Honorable
[2:58:33] Robert
[2:58:34] Nazal,
[2:58:35] BH
[2:58:35] Partilist,
[2:58:36] is
[2:58:36] you by
[2:58:36] recognized.
[2:58:37] Thank you,
[2:58:39] Mr.
[2:58:39] Speaker.
[2:58:40] Mr.
[2:58:42] Speaker,
[2:58:42] distinguished
[2:58:43] colleagues,
[2:58:44] good afternoon.
[2:58:44] I rise to
[2:58:46] explain my
[2:58:47] vote of
[2:58:47] no to
[2:58:48] the
[2:58:48] articles
[2:58:48] of
[2:58:48] impeachment.
[2:58:50] This
[2:58:50] is not
[2:58:50] a vote
[2:58:51] against
[2:58:52] accountability,
[2:58:53] nor is
[2:58:54] it a vote
[2:58:54] for any
[2:58:54] personality.
[2:58:56] This
[2:58:56] is a vote
[2:58:57] for the
[2:58:57] constitution,
[2:58:59] for due
[2:58:59] process,
[2:59:00] and for
[2:59:01] the
[2:59:01] principle
[2:59:01] that
[2:59:02] impeachment
[2:59:03] must
[2:59:03] never
[2:59:03] become
[2:59:04] a
[2:59:04] political
[2:59:04] weapon.
[2:59:07] Impeachment
[2:59:07] is the
[2:59:07] gravest
[2:59:08] constitutional
[2:59:08] remedy
[2:59:09] against
[2:59:10] an
[2:59:10] elected
[2:59:10] official.
[2:59:12] Precisely
[2:59:13] because
[2:59:13] it is
[2:59:13] grave,
[2:59:14] it
[2:59:15] must
[2:59:15] be
[2:59:15] founded
[2:59:15] on
[2:59:16] credible
[2:59:16] evidence
[2:59:17] and
[2:59:17] a
[2:59:17] fair
[2:59:17] process.
[2:59:18] The
[2:59:24] complaints
[2:59:25] must
[2:59:25] stand or
[2:59:26] fall
[2:59:26] on
[2:59:27] their
[2:59:27] own
[2:59:27] allegations
[2:59:28] and
[2:59:28] supporting
[2:59:28] documents.
[2:59:30] Yet,
[2:59:31] several
[2:59:31] affidavits,
[2:59:33] reports,
[2:59:34] and alleged
[2:59:34] findings
[2:59:35] presented
[2:59:35] during the
[2:59:36] hearings,
[2:59:36] including
[2:59:37] AMLC
[2:59:38] reports,
[2:59:39] alleged
[2:59:39] NBI
[2:59:40] findings,
[2:59:41] and even
[2:59:41] the COA
[2:59:41] decision
[2:59:42] itself,
[2:59:43] were not
[2:59:44] attached to
[2:59:44] the
[2:59:45] original
[2:59:45] complaints.
[2:59:47] Worse,
[2:59:48] it appears
[2:59:49] that even
[2:59:49] evidence
[2:59:50] was later
[2:59:51] obtained
[2:59:52] to cure
[2:59:52] deficiencies
[2:59:53] in the
[2:59:53] complaints.
[2:59:56] That
[2:59:57] is a
[2:59:57] dangerous
[2:59:57] president.
[2:59:59] It is
[3:00:00] not
[3:00:00] possible to
[3:00:00] make
[3:00:00] impeachment
[3:00:01] based on
[3:00:02] bare
[3:00:02] allegations
[3:00:03] and
[3:00:04] only
[3:00:05] to
[3:00:05] collect
[3:00:05] evidence.
[3:00:08] That
[3:00:08] is not
[3:00:08] due
[3:00:09] process.
[3:00:10] Like
[3:00:10] Congressman
[3:00:13] Marcoleta,
[3:00:14] it is
[3:00:14] a
[3:00:14] phishing
[3:00:15] expedition.
[3:00:17] On
[3:00:17] the
[3:00:18] confidential
[3:00:18] funds
[3:00:18] issue,
[3:00:20] even
[3:00:20] Attorney
[3:00:21] Gloria
[3:00:21] Camora
[3:00:22] of the
[3:00:22] Commission
[3:00:22] on
[3:00:23] Audit
[3:00:23] confirmed
[3:00:23] during
[3:00:24] the
[3:00:25] hearings
[3:00:25] that there
[3:00:26] were no
[3:00:26] findings
[3:00:27] of
[3:00:27] misuse
[3:00:27] under
[3:00:28] the
[3:00:28] COA
[3:00:28] decision
[3:00:29] being
[3:00:29] cited.
[3:00:29] She
[3:00:30] likewise
[3:00:31] confirmed
[3:00:31] that the
[3:00:33] release
[3:00:33] of the
[3:00:34] confidential
[3:00:34] funds
[3:00:35] passed
[3:00:36] through
[3:00:36] proper
[3:00:37] approvals
[3:00:37] including
[3:00:39] the
[3:00:39] office
[3:00:39] of
[3:00:39] the
[3:00:40] president
[3:00:40] and
[3:00:41] the
[3:00:41] DBM.
[3:00:43] More
[3:00:43] importantly,
[3:00:45] the
[3:00:45] COA
[3:00:45] decision
[3:00:45] is not
[3:00:46] yet
[3:00:46] final.
[3:00:48] A
[3:00:49] notice
[3:00:49] of
[3:00:49] this
[3:00:49] allowance
[3:00:50] is
[3:00:50] not
[3:00:50] is
[3:00:51] an
[3:00:51] audit
[3:00:51] action.
[3:00:53] It
[3:00:53] is
[3:00:53] not
[3:00:53] automatically
[3:00:54] corruption.
[3:00:55] It
[3:00:55] is
[3:00:55] not
[3:00:55] automatically
[3:00:56] theft.
[3:00:57] It
[3:00:57] is
[3:00:58] not
[3:00:58] automatically
[3:00:59] an
[3:00:59] impeachable
[3:01:00] offense.
[3:01:00] Dito
[3:01:02] nga
[3:01:02] sa
[3:01:02] sariling
[3:01:03] bakura
[3:01:03] natin,
[3:01:05] liquidation
[3:01:05] by
[3:01:06] certification
[3:01:06] lang
[3:01:07] ang
[3:01:07] ginagawa
[3:01:07] natin.
[3:01:07] Pero
[3:01:09] sigurado
[3:01:10] ako
[3:01:10] na tayo
[3:01:11] ang
[3:01:11] unang
[3:01:11] magsasabi
[3:01:12] na hindi
[3:01:13] ibig sabihin
[3:01:13] na may
[3:01:14] corruption
[3:01:14] doon.
[3:01:14] On
[3:01:16] the
[3:01:17] AMLC
[3:01:17] reports,
[3:01:18] we
[3:01:18] must
[3:01:18] also
[3:01:19] be
[3:01:19] careful
[3:01:19] not
[3:01:19] to
[3:01:20] mischaracterize
[3:01:21] covert
[3:01:21] and
[3:01:22] suspicious
[3:01:22] transactions
[3:01:23] as
[3:01:24] automatic
[3:01:24] proof
[3:01:25] of
[3:01:25] wrongdoing.
[3:01:27] Suspicion
[3:01:27] is
[3:01:28] not
[3:01:28] proof,
[3:01:28] allegation
[3:01:29] is
[3:01:29] not
[3:01:29] conviction.
[3:01:31] In
[3:01:31] fact,
[3:01:32] even
[3:01:32] the
[3:01:33] AMLC
[3:01:33] information
[3:01:34] sharing
[3:01:34] report
[3:01:35] itself
[3:01:35] reportedly
[3:01:36] refers
[3:01:37] to
[3:01:37] a
[3:01:37] BPI
[3:01:38] letter
[3:01:38] explaining
[3:01:39] that
[3:01:40] a
[3:01:40] supposed
[3:01:41] 2
[3:01:41] billion
[3:01:41] transaction
[3:01:42] was
[3:01:42] actually
[3:01:43] the
[3:01:43] result
[3:01:44] of
[3:01:44] a
[3:01:44] system
[3:01:45] error
[3:01:46] and
[3:01:46] that
[3:01:47] the
[3:01:47] real
[3:01:47] amount
[3:01:47] involved
[3:01:48] was
[3:01:48] only
[3:01:48] around
[3:01:49] 2
[3:01:49] million
[3:01:49] pesos.
[3:01:50] Yet,
[3:01:51] this
[3:01:51] annex
[3:01:52] was
[3:01:52] allegedly
[3:01:53] not
[3:01:53] included
[3:01:54] in
[3:01:54] the
[3:01:54] materials
[3:01:55] furnished
[3:01:55] to
[3:01:55] the
[3:01:56] members
[3:01:56] of
[3:01:56] the
[3:01:56] House.
[3:01:58] At
[3:01:58] the
[3:01:58] very
[3:01:58] least,
[3:02:00] it
[3:02:00] raises
[3:02:00] serious
[3:02:00] questions
[3:02:01] regarding
[3:02:01] the
[3:02:02] completeness,
[3:02:03] fairness,
[3:02:04] and
[3:02:05] integrity
[3:02:06] of the
[3:02:07] evidence
[3:02:07] being
[3:02:07] presented
[3:02:08] against
[3:02:08] the
[3:02:09] Vice
[3:02:09] President.
[3:02:11] The
[3:02:11] same
[3:02:11] principle
[3:02:12] applies
[3:02:12] to
[3:02:12] the
[3:02:12] alleged
[3:02:13] SAL-N
[3:02:13] issues.
[3:02:15] A
[3:02:15] discrepancy
[3:02:15] relating
[3:02:16] to a
[3:02:16] SAL-N
[3:02:17] does
[3:02:17] not
[3:02:17] automatically
[3:02:18] amount
[3:02:18] to
[3:02:19] an
[3:02:19] impeachable
[3:02:22] allow
[3:02:22] amendments
[3:02:23] and
[3:02:23] corrections
[3:02:23] to
[3:02:24] SAL-N
[3:02:24] when
[3:02:24] necessary.
[3:02:26] Kailangan
[3:02:27] pa
[3:02:27] rin
[3:02:27] ng
[3:02:27] malinaw
[3:02:28] at
[3:02:28] matibay
[3:02:29] na
[3:02:29] ebidensa
[3:02:29] ng
[3:02:29] sinadyang
[3:02:30] pagtatago
[3:02:30] o
[3:02:31] panlinlilnang,
[3:02:32] which,
[3:02:33] to my
[3:02:33] mind,
[3:02:34] has not
[3:02:34] been
[3:02:34] sufficiently
[3:02:35] established
[3:02:37] in this
[3:02:38] case
[3:02:38] against
[3:02:38] the
[3:02:38] Vice
[3:02:38] President.
[3:02:40] On
[3:02:41] the
[3:02:41] alleged
[3:02:41] threats,
[3:02:42] the
[3:02:42] Vice
[3:02:42] President's
[3:02:43] designated
[3:02:44] survivor
[3:02:44] remark
[3:02:45] made
[3:02:45] in jest
[3:02:45] was
[3:02:46] clearly
[3:02:46] made
[3:02:46] in
[3:02:47] reference
[3:02:47] to
[3:02:47] the
[3:02:47] constitutional
[3:02:48] role
[3:02:48] of
[3:02:48] the
[3:02:48] Vice
[3:02:49] President
[3:02:49] to
[3:02:50] assume
[3:02:50] the
[3:02:55] The
[3:02:57] issue
[3:02:57] today
[3:02:57] is not
[3:02:58] whether
[3:02:58] one
[3:02:58] supports
[3:02:59] or
[3:02:59] opposes
[3:02:59] Vice
[3:03:00] President
[3:03:00] Sarah
[3:03:01] Zimmerman
[3:03:01] Duterte.
[3:03:02] The
[3:03:03] deeper
[3:03:03] question
[3:03:03] is
[3:03:04] whether
[3:03:04] this
[3:03:05] House
[3:03:05] will
[3:03:06] defend
[3:03:06] the
[3:03:06] integrity
[3:03:07] of
[3:03:07] impeachment
[3:03:07] itself.
[3:03:09] Will
[3:03:09] we
[3:03:09] respect
[3:03:10] the
[3:03:10] line
[3:03:10] between
[3:03:11] the
[3:03:11] House
[3:03:11] initiation
[3:03:12] and
[3:03:13] Senate
[3:03:13] trial?
[3:03:14] Will
[3:03:15] we
[3:03:15] choose
[3:03:15] law
[3:03:15] over
[3:03:15] noise,
[3:03:17] evidence
[3:03:17] over
[3:03:18] accusation,
[3:03:19] and fairness
[3:03:19] over
[3:03:20] expediency?
[3:03:22] Let
[3:03:22] it
[3:03:22] not
[3:03:22] be
[3:03:23] said
[3:03:23] that
[3:03:24] at
[3:03:24] this
[3:03:24] crucial
[3:03:25] time
[3:03:25] in our
[3:03:25] democracy,
[3:03:26] this
[3:03:26] House
[3:03:27] lowered the
[3:03:28] constitutional
[3:03:28] standard
[3:03:29] because
[3:03:29] the
[3:03:30] politics
[3:03:30] of
[3:03:30] the
[3:03:30] hour
[3:03:31] demanded
[3:03:31] it.
[3:03:33] Huwag
[3:03:33] natin
[3:03:33] hayaang
[3:03:33] sabihin
[3:03:34] ng
[3:03:35] kasaysayan
[3:03:36] na ginamit
[3:03:37] natin
[3:03:37] ang
[3:03:38] pinakamabigat
[3:03:38] na kapangyarihan
[3:03:40] ng
[3:03:40] Kongreso,
[3:03:41] hindi
[3:03:41] para sa
[3:03:42] katarungan,
[3:03:43] kundi
[3:03:44] para sa
[3:03:44] politika.
[3:03:46] History
[3:03:47] will
[3:03:47] judge
[3:03:47] this
[3:03:47] House
[3:03:48] not only
[3:03:48] by the
[3:03:49] vote
[3:03:49] we
[3:03:49] casted
[3:03:49] today,
[3:03:50] but
[3:03:51] by
[3:03:51] whether
[3:03:51] we
[3:03:51] had
[3:03:52] the
[3:03:52] courage
[3:03:52] to
[3:03:53] defend
[3:03:53] due
[3:03:53] process
[3:03:54] when
[3:03:54] it
[3:03:54] mattered
[3:03:54] most.
[3:03:56] Mr.
[3:03:56] Speaker,
[3:03:57] alam
[3:03:58] naman
[3:03:58] nating
[3:04:02] consequences,
[3:04:03] maaring
[3:04:03] may
[3:04:03] political
[3:04:04] cost,
[3:04:06] excuse me,
[3:04:07] maaring
[3:04:08] may
[3:04:08] personal
[3:04:08] cost,
[3:04:10] ngunit
[3:04:10] darating
[3:04:10] ang panahon
[3:04:11] na ang
[3:04:12] mas
[3:04:12] mahalaga
[3:04:13] ay kung
[3:04:13] nanaig
[3:04:14] ba
[3:04:14] ang
[3:04:14] prinsipyo,
[3:04:16] integridad
[3:04:16] at
[3:04:17] paninindigan
[3:04:19] sa
[3:04:19] tama,
[3:04:21] sapagkat
[3:04:21] ito
[3:04:22] ang mga
[3:04:23] bagay
[3:04:23] na dapat
[3:04:24] nating
[3:04:24] ipamana
[3:04:25] sa
[3:04:25] susunod
[3:04:25] na
[3:04:25] henerasyon.
[3:04:27] Darating
[3:04:27] ang panahon
[3:04:27] na
[3:04:28] huhusgahan
[3:04:29] din tayo
[3:04:29] ng
[3:04:29] mga
[3:04:30] kabataan
[3:04:30] kung
[3:04:31] ipinaglaban
[3:04:32] ba
[3:04:32] natin
[3:04:33] ang
[3:04:33] tama
[3:04:33] kahit
[3:04:34] mahirap,
[3:04:38] itingalain tayo
[3:04:39] ng bagong
[3:04:40] henerasyon.
[3:04:41] Hindi dahil
[3:04:41] sumabay tayo
[3:04:42] sa agos ng
[3:04:42] politika,
[3:04:44] kundi dahil
[3:04:44] piniling
[3:04:45] nating
[3:04:45] manindigan
[3:04:46] para sa
[3:04:47] konstitusyon,
[3:04:48] sa due
[3:04:48] process
[3:04:48] at sa
[3:04:49] tama.
[3:04:50] Represented
[3:04:51] Nassar,
[3:04:51] please wrap up.
[3:04:52] Almost done,
[3:04:53] sir.
[3:04:54] God sees
[3:04:54] everything we
[3:04:55] do as
[3:04:56] human beings.
[3:04:57] At sa huli,
[3:04:58] higit sa
[3:04:58] politika,
[3:04:59] higit sa
[3:04:59] ingay,
[3:05:00] higit sa
[3:05:00] anumang
[3:05:01] pressure,
[3:05:01] mananagot pa
[3:05:02] rin tayo
[3:05:02] sa mas
[3:05:03] mataas
[3:05:03] na pamantayan
[3:05:04] at ng
[3:05:04] katotohanan
[3:05:05] at
[3:05:05] konsensya.
[3:05:06] As Abraham Lincoln
[3:05:07] once said,
[3:05:09] my concern
[3:05:10] is not
[3:05:10] whether God
[3:05:11] is on our
[3:05:11] side.
[3:05:13] My greatest
[3:05:13] concern
[3:05:14] is to be
[3:05:15] on God's
[3:05:15] side,
[3:05:16] for God
[3:05:16] is always
[3:05:17] right.
[3:05:18] For that
[3:05:19] reason,
[3:05:20] I vote
[3:05:20] no to
[3:05:21] procedural
[3:05:22] overreach,
[3:05:22] I vote
[3:05:23] no to
[3:05:23] incomplete
[3:05:24] and
[3:05:24] selective
[3:05:24] evidence,
[3:05:25] I vote
[3:05:26] no to
[3:05:26] political
[3:05:26] weaponization
[3:05:27] of the
[3:05:28] impeachment
[3:05:28] process.
[3:05:29] At
[3:05:29] higit sa
[3:05:31] lahat
[3:05:31] for the
[3:05:32] constitution,
[3:05:33] for due
[3:05:33] process,
[3:05:34] and for
[3:05:35] the integrity
[3:05:35] of this
[3:05:36] house,
[3:05:36] I vote
[3:05:36] no to
[3:05:37] the
[3:05:37] adoption of
[3:05:38] committee
[3:05:38] report
[3:05:39] number
[3:05:39] 261
[3:05:40] and the
[3:05:40] articles
[3:05:41] of
[3:05:41] impeachment.
[3:05:42] Majority
[3:05:42] Leader.
[3:05:44] Mr. Speaker,
[3:05:45] I move to
[3:05:46] recognize
[3:05:47] Representative
[3:05:48] Antonino
[3:05:48] B.
[3:05:49] Roman
[3:05:49] III
[3:05:49] of the
[3:05:50] 1st
[3:05:50] District
[3:05:51] of
[3:05:51] Bataan
[3:05:51] to
[3:05:52] explain
[3:05:52] his
[3:05:53] vote.
[3:05:53] Honorable
[3:05:54] Antonino
[3:05:55] Roman
[3:05:55] III,
[3:05:56] 1st
[3:05:56] District
[3:05:56] of
[3:05:56] Bataan,
[3:05:57] is he
[3:05:57] by
[3:05:57] recognized?
[3:05:59] Mr. Speaker,
[3:05:59] distinguished
[3:06:00] colleagues,
[3:06:01] buwoto akong
[3:06:02] paborong
[3:06:02] sa
[3:06:03] impeachment
[3:06:03] batay sa
[3:06:04] mga
[3:06:04] ebidensyang
[3:06:05] inilahad
[3:06:05] ng
[3:06:06] complainant
[3:06:06] na nananatiling
[3:06:08] hindi
[3:06:08] napabulaanan
[3:06:09] at sapat
[3:06:11] upang
[3:06:11] magbigay ng
[3:06:12] finding of
[3:06:13] probable cause.
[3:06:15] Inaasahan
[3:06:15] ng
[3:06:15] sambay ng
[3:06:16] Pilipino
[3:06:17] ang isang
[3:06:17] patas
[3:06:18] na paglilitis
[3:06:19] sa Senado
[3:06:20] kung saan
[3:06:21] magkakaroon
[3:06:22] ng pagkakaroon
[3:06:23] si Vice
[3:06:24] President
[3:06:24] Saro
[3:06:24] Duterte
[3:06:25] na sagutin
[3:06:26] ang mga
[3:06:27] isyong
[3:06:27] ibinabatol
[3:06:28] laban sa
[3:06:28] kanya.
[3:06:29] Maraming
[3:06:29] salamat
[3:06:30] po,
[3:06:30] Mr. Speaker.
[3:06:32] Majority
[3:06:32] Leader.
[3:06:33] Mr. Speaker,
[3:06:34] I move
[3:06:34] to recognize
[3:06:35] Representative
[3:06:36] Elijah R.
[3:06:37] San
[3:06:37] Fernando
[3:06:38] of
[3:06:39] Party
[3:06:39] List
[3:06:39] Kamanggagawa
[3:06:40] to
[3:06:41] explain
[3:06:41] his
[3:06:41] vote.
[3:06:42] Honorable
[3:06:43] Elijah
[3:06:43] San
[3:06:44] Fernando
[3:06:45] Kamanggagawa
[3:06:46] Party
[3:06:47] List
[3:06:47] is he
[3:06:47] by
[3:06:47] recognized.
[3:06:48] Mr. Speaker,
[3:06:50] mga
[3:06:50] kasama,
[3:06:52] simplehan
[3:06:52] lang po
[3:06:52] natin.
[3:06:53] Meron bang
[3:06:54] sapat
[3:06:55] na batayan
[3:06:56] ang mga
[3:06:56] aligasyong
[3:06:57] ipinupukol
[3:06:58] sa Vice
[3:06:58] Presidente?
[3:07:00] Meron.
[3:07:01] Is the
[3:07:02] process
[3:07:02] to determine
[3:07:03] probable
[3:07:03] cause
[3:07:04] polluted,
[3:07:05] politically
[3:07:06] motivated,
[3:07:07] or
[3:07:07] questionable?
[3:07:09] Yes.
[3:07:10] Pero sa
[3:07:11] gitna
[3:07:11] ng mga
[3:07:12] agam-agam
[3:07:12] sa
[3:07:13] kredibilidad
[3:07:13] ng
[3:07:14] naging
[3:07:14] proseso,
[3:07:16] nananatili
[3:07:17] pa rin
[3:07:17] bang
[3:07:19] accountable
[3:07:20] ang Vice
[3:07:20] Presidente
[3:07:21] bilang
[3:07:22] mataas
[3:07:23] na
[3:07:23] opisyal
[3:07:23] ng
[3:07:23] ating
[3:07:24] bayan?
[3:07:25] Yes.
[3:07:25] Then let
[3:07:26] us
[3:07:27] hold
[3:07:27] the
[3:07:27] Vice
[3:07:27] President
[3:07:28] accountable.
[3:07:30] Kailangang
[3:07:31] masagot
[3:07:31] ng
[3:07:32] Vice
[3:07:32] Presidente
[3:07:33] ang
[3:07:34] lahat
[3:07:34] ng
[3:07:34] mga
[3:07:35] aligasyong
[3:07:35] ipinupukol
[3:07:36] sa
[3:07:37] kanya.
[3:07:38] Ang
[3:07:38] trial
[3:07:39] ang
[3:07:39] magbibigay
[3:07:40] ng
[3:07:41] oportunidad
[3:07:41] upang
[3:07:43] siya'y
[3:07:43] makapagpaliwanag
[3:07:44] at
[3:07:45] hayaang
[3:07:45] malitis
[3:07:46] upang
[3:07:47] malaman
[3:07:48] ng
[3:07:48] lahat
[3:07:48] kung
[3:07:49] saba
[3:07:49] ay may
[3:07:50] pananagutan
[3:07:51] o
[3:07:52] dapat
[3:07:52] na
[3:07:52] mapawalang
[3:07:53] sala.
[3:07:53] Ito
[3:07:54] lang po
[3:07:55] ang
[3:07:55] tanging
[3:07:56] paraan,
[3:07:57] Mr. Speaker.
[3:07:58] Sa parehas
[3:07:59] na dahilan,
[3:08:01] hindi
[3:08:01] ligtas
[3:08:02] ang
[3:08:03] insitusyon
[3:08:03] at
[3:08:04] gobyernong
[3:08:05] ito.
[3:08:06] Let us
[3:08:07] also hold
[3:08:07] those who
[3:08:08] cast the
[3:08:08] stone
[3:08:09] accountable.
[3:08:11] Hindi
[3:08:11] bulag
[3:08:12] at
[3:08:12] mangmang
[3:08:13] ang
[3:08:13] mga
[3:08:13] manggagawa.
[3:08:15] Hindi
[3:08:15] nawawala
[3:08:16] sa isip
[3:08:17] ng marami
[3:08:17] ang
[3:08:18] trilyong
[3:08:18] pisong
[3:08:19] kinurakot
[3:08:20] sa
[3:08:20] ghost
[3:08:20] flood
[3:08:21] control
[3:08:22] projects.
[3:08:22] Ang
[3:08:23] mga
[3:08:23] mali-maletang
[3:08:24] pera
[3:08:25] na
[3:08:25] nawala
[3:08:25] sa
[3:08:26] korupsyon
[3:08:26] sa
[3:08:27] ilalim
[3:08:27] ng
[3:08:28] administrasyon.
[3:08:30] Kaya
[3:08:30] ang
[3:08:30] usapin
[3:08:31] ng
[3:08:31] accountability
[3:08:32] ay
[3:08:33] sumasaklaw
[3:08:34] rin
[3:08:34] sa
[3:08:35] institusyong
[3:08:36] ito
[3:08:37] maging
[3:08:37] kay
[3:08:38] Pangulong
[3:08:38] Bongbong
[3:08:39] Marcos.
[3:08:41] Hindi
[3:08:41] pwedeng
[3:08:42] magmalinis
[3:08:42] ang
[3:08:43] administrasyon.
[3:08:45] Malinaw
[3:08:46] sa
[3:08:46] isip
[3:08:47] ng
[3:08:47] marami
[3:08:48] ang
[3:08:49] magnanakaw
[3:08:50] ay
[3:08:50] galit
[3:08:51] sa
[3:08:51] kapwa
[3:08:51] magnanakaw.
[3:08:52] Kaya't
[3:08:53] alam
[3:08:54] din
[3:08:54] ng
[3:08:54] marami
[3:08:54] ang
[3:08:55] mga
[3:08:55] pagmamaniobra
[3:08:57] para
[3:08:57] lang
[3:08:58] magtagumpay
[3:08:59] ang
[3:08:59] impeachment
[3:09:00] vote
[3:09:00] ngayong
[3:09:01] araw.
[3:09:02] Mr.
[3:09:03] Speaker,
[3:09:03] mga
[3:09:03] kasama,
[3:09:05] sawa na
[3:09:05] po ang
[3:09:06] mga
[3:09:06] manggagawat
[3:09:06] ordinaryong
[3:09:07] Pilipino
[3:09:08] sa ganitong
[3:09:09] bangayan
[3:09:10] ng
[3:09:10] mga
[3:09:10] politiko
[3:09:11] na
[3:09:11] ginagamit
[3:09:12] ang
[3:09:13] buong
[3:09:13] makinarya
[3:09:14] ng
[3:09:14] gobyerno
[3:09:15] upang
[3:09:16] ipatumba
[3:09:16] ang
[3:09:17] kanilang
[3:09:18] mga
[3:09:18] kalaban
[3:09:19] sa
[3:09:19] politika.
[3:09:20] Lumang
[3:09:21] tugtugin
[3:09:22] na po
[3:09:22] ito,
[3:09:22] Mr.
[3:09:23] Speaker,
[3:09:23] mula
[3:09:25] sa
[3:09:25] impeachment
[3:09:25] complaints
[3:09:26] kay
[3:09:26] PBBM
[3:09:27] at
[3:09:28] ngayon
[3:09:28] kay
[3:09:28] Vice
[3:09:29] President
[3:09:29] Sara,
[3:09:30] ang
[3:09:31] pagalis
[3:09:31] kay
[3:09:31] Supreme
[3:09:32] Court
[3:09:32] Justices
[3:09:33] Corona
[3:09:33] at
[3:09:34] Sireno
[3:09:34] at
[3:09:35] ang
[3:09:35] pagpapakulong
[3:09:36] sa mga
[3:09:37] taong
[3:09:38] tinitignan
[3:09:39] ng
[3:09:39] kasalukuyan
[3:09:40] at
[3:09:40] mga
[3:09:41] nagdaang
[3:09:41] rehymen
[3:09:42] bilang
[3:09:43] kalaban.
[3:09:44] Sa mga
[3:09:44] manggagawat
[3:09:45] ordinaryong
[3:09:46] Pilipinong
[3:09:46] nanonood,
[3:09:48] malinaw ang
[3:09:49] record
[3:09:49] ng
[3:09:50] gobyernong
[3:09:50] ito.
[3:09:52] Sa
[3:09:52] gitna
[3:09:52] ng
[3:09:52] krisis
[3:09:53] sa
[3:09:53] ekonomyah
[3:09:54] na
[3:09:54] pinagdadaanan
[3:09:55] natin
[3:09:56] na
[3:09:56] lubhang
[3:09:57] nakakaapekto
[3:09:58] sa buhay
[3:09:59] ng mga
[3:09:59] manggagawat
[3:10:00] ordinaryong
[3:10:01] Pilipino,
[3:10:02] walang
[3:10:02] kahit
[3:10:03] isang
[3:10:04] makabuluhang
[3:10:04] batas
[3:10:05] o panukala
[3:10:06] ang
[3:10:07] naisa
[3:10:08] batas
[3:10:08] tungkol
[3:10:09] sa
[3:10:09] mga
[3:10:09] manggagawa.
[3:10:10] ang
[3:10:11] impeachment
[3:10:12] complaint
[3:10:12] laban
[3:10:13] kay
[3:10:13] PBBM
[3:10:14] isinalang
[3:10:15] dito
[3:10:16] sa
[3:10:16] plenaryo.
[3:10:17] Ang
[3:10:17] impeachment
[3:10:18] complaint
[3:10:18] laban
[3:10:19] kay
[3:10:19] BP Sara
[3:10:20] isinalang
[3:10:21] dito
[3:10:22] sa
[3:10:22] plenaryo.
[3:10:23] Samantala,
[3:10:24] ang
[3:10:24] House Bill
[3:10:25] No.
[3:10:25] 8081,
[3:10:27] National
[3:10:27] Minimum
[3:10:28] Wage
[3:10:28] Bill,
[3:10:29] na magbubuwag
[3:10:30] ng
[3:10:30] provincial
[3:10:31] rape,
[3:10:32] na may
[3:10:32] suporta
[3:10:33] na ng
[3:10:33] dalawandaang
[3:10:34] mambabatas,
[3:10:36] ay nakatingga
[3:10:36] pa rin.
[3:10:37] Ang
[3:10:37] taasahod
[3:10:38] ay nakatingga
[3:10:39] pa rin.
[3:10:40] Kaya sa
[3:10:41] ngalan ng
[3:10:41] mga
[3:10:42] manggagawa
[3:10:42] at
[3:10:42] ordinaryong
[3:10:43] Pilipinong
[3:10:44] kinakatawan
[3:10:44] ng
[3:10:45] kamanggagawa,
[3:10:46] kami po
[3:10:46] ay tumitindig
[3:10:48] para sa
[3:10:48] pananagutan.
[3:10:50] At
[3:10:50] ang
[3:10:51] pananagutan
[3:10:51] ito
[3:10:52] ay marapat
[3:10:53] lamang
[3:10:54] na sumaklaw
[3:10:54] sa
[3:10:55] vicepresidente,
[3:10:57] sa
[3:10:57] Pangulo,
[3:10:58] at sa
[3:10:58] lahat
[3:10:59] ng
[3:10:59] opisyal
[3:11:00] ng
[3:11:00] gobyerno.
[3:11:01] Kakabit
[3:11:02] ang
[3:11:02] paninindigang
[3:11:03] ito,
[3:11:03] Mr.
[3:11:03] Speaker,
[3:11:04] mga
[3:11:04] kasama,
[3:11:06] matapang
[3:11:06] naming
[3:11:07] hinahamon
[3:11:08] ang
[3:11:08] bulwagang
[3:11:09] ito,
[3:11:10] isa
[3:11:11] publiko
[3:11:11] natin
[3:11:12] ang
[3:11:12] ating
[3:11:12] mga
[3:11:13] salen,
[3:11:14] pumirma
[3:11:14] tayong
[3:11:15] lahat
[3:11:15] ng
[3:11:16] Bank
[3:11:16] Secrecy
[3:11:16] Waiver,
[3:11:17] at
[3:11:18] hayaan
[3:11:18] natin
[3:11:19] ilagay
[3:11:19] ang
[3:11:20] ating
[3:11:20] mga
[3:11:20] sarili
[3:11:21] sa
[3:11:22] pagsisiyasat
[3:11:23] ng
[3:11:23] publiko.
[3:11:24] Ito po
[3:11:24] ang
[3:11:25] hamon
[3:11:25] ng
[3:11:26] mga
[3:11:26] manggagawa
[3:11:26] at
[3:11:26] ordinaryong
[3:11:27] Pilipino
[3:11:27] sa
[3:11:28] bulwagang
[3:11:28] ito.
[3:11:29] Pangungunahan
[3:11:30] ng
[3:11:31] kinatawang
[3:11:31] ito,
[3:11:32] ang
[3:11:32] hamon
[3:11:33] na
[3:11:33] nabanggit
[3:11:34] sa
[3:11:34] bulwagang
[3:11:34] ito.
[3:11:35] Maraming
[3:11:36] salamat po
[3:11:36] Mr. Speaker,
[3:11:38] mabuhay
[3:11:38] ang mga
[3:11:39] manggagawa
[3:11:39] at
[3:11:40] ordinaryong
[3:11:41] Pilipino.
[3:11:41] Majority
[3:11:41] Leader.
[3:11:42] Mr. Speaker,
[3:11:43] I move to
[3:11:44] recognize
[3:11:44] Representative
[3:11:45] Jesus
[3:11:46] Bong
[3:11:46] Suntay
[3:11:47] of the
[3:11:48] 4th District,
[3:11:49] Quezon City
[3:11:49] to explain
[3:11:50] his vote.
[3:11:51] Honorable
[3:11:52] Jesus
[3:11:53] Bong
[3:11:55] Suntay
[3:11:56] 4th District,
[3:11:57] Quezon City
[3:11:58] is hereby
[3:12:00] recognized.
[3:12:00] You have
[3:12:00] three minutes.
[3:12:02] Mr. Speaker,
[3:12:03] distinguished
[3:12:04] colleagues,
[3:12:05] we debate
[3:12:05] this impeachment
[3:12:06] at a time
[3:12:07] when
[3:12:07] Filipino
[3:12:07] people
[3:12:08] are facing
[3:12:08] a crisis
[3:12:09] far larger
[3:12:10] than the
[3:12:11] political
[3:12:11] conflict
[3:12:12] inside
[3:12:13] this
[3:12:13] chamber.
[3:12:14] The
[3:12:14] world
[3:12:15] is being
[3:12:15] shaken
[3:12:15] by war,
[3:12:16] energy
[3:12:17] disruption
[3:12:17] and
[3:12:17] commodity
[3:12:18] shocks.
[3:12:19] Energy
[3:12:19] prices
[3:12:19] are
[3:12:20] projected
[3:12:20] to
[3:12:20] surge
[3:12:21] 24%
[3:12:22] this
[3:12:22] year
[3:12:23] because
[3:12:23] of
[3:12:24] the
[3:12:24] Middle
[3:12:24] East
[3:12:24] War.
[3:12:25] With
[3:12:26] commodity
[3:12:26] prices
[3:12:27] forecast
[3:12:27] to
[3:12:27] rise
[3:12:28] by
[3:12:28] 16%
[3:12:29] and
[3:12:29] inflationary
[3:12:30] pressures
[3:12:31] expected
[3:12:31] to hit
[3:12:31] us
[3:12:32] the
[3:12:32] hardest.
[3:12:33] For
[3:12:34] the
[3:12:34] Filipino
[3:12:34] family,
[3:12:35] these
[3:12:35] numbers
[3:12:35] mean
[3:12:36] higher
[3:12:36] fuel
[3:12:37] prices,
[3:12:38] higher
[3:12:38] transport
[3:12:39] costs,
[3:12:39] higher
[3:12:40] food
[3:12:40] prices,
[3:12:41] and
[3:12:41] even
[3:12:41] shrinking
[3:12:42] household
[3:12:43] budget.
[3:12:44] Inflation
[3:12:44] has already
[3:12:45] surged
[3:12:45] to 7.2%
[3:12:47] in April
[3:12:48] 2026.
[3:12:49] And yet,
[3:12:50] in the
[3:12:50] middle of
[3:12:51] this
[3:12:51] economic
[3:12:51] storm,
[3:12:52] Congress
[3:12:52] is being
[3:12:53] asked
[3:12:53] to devote
[3:12:54] its
[3:12:54] gravest
[3:12:54] constitutional
[3:12:55] power
[3:12:55] to an
[3:12:56] impeachment
[3:12:57] case
[3:12:57] built on
[3:12:58] complaints
[3:12:59] that remain
[3:13:00] constitutionally
[3:13:01] informed,
[3:13:02] procedurally
[3:13:02] defective,
[3:13:03] and factually
[3:13:04] incomplete.
[3:13:06] Let us be clear,
[3:13:07] not impeaching
[3:13:08] the vice
[3:13:08] president does
[3:13:09] not mean
[3:13:10] she can
[3:13:10] no longer
[3:13:11] be held
[3:13:11] accountable.
[3:13:13] Hindi
[3:13:13] po
[3:13:13] totoo
[3:13:14] na
[3:13:14] kapag
[3:13:14] hindi
[3:13:14] tinuloy
[3:13:15] ang
[3:13:15] impeachment,
[3:13:16] wala
[3:13:16] ng
[3:13:16] kaso.
[3:13:17] If
[3:13:17] there
[3:13:17] is
[3:13:18] graph
[3:13:18] file
[3:13:18] graph
[3:13:19] case,
[3:13:19] if
[3:13:20] there
[3:13:20] is
[3:13:20] malversation,
[3:13:21] file
[3:13:22] a
[3:13:22] malversation
[3:13:22] case,
[3:13:23] if
[3:13:23] there
[3:13:24] is
[3:13:24] unexplained
[3:13:24] wealth,
[3:13:25] file
[3:13:25] the
[3:13:25] proper
[3:13:26] case
[3:13:26] before
[3:13:26] the
[3:13:27] proper
[3:13:27] court.
[3:13:28] The
[3:13:28] vice
[3:13:28] president
[3:13:29] is
[3:13:29] not
[3:13:29] absolutely
[3:13:30] immune
[3:13:30] from
[3:13:31] suit
[3:13:31] under
[3:13:31] the
[3:13:32] constitution.
[3:13:32] And
[3:13:33] once
[3:13:33] she
[3:13:33] is
[3:13:34] no
[3:13:34] longer
[3:13:34] vice
[3:13:34] president,
[3:13:35] she
[3:13:35] becomes
[3:13:35] fully
[3:13:36] subject
[3:13:36] to
[3:13:37] ordinary
[3:13:37] criminal
[3:13:38] and
[3:13:38] civil
[3:13:38] processes
[3:13:39] without
[3:13:40] the
[3:13:40] political
[3:13:41] complications
[3:13:41] of
[3:13:42] an
[3:13:42] impeachment.
[3:13:43] Accountability
[3:13:44] is
[3:13:44] never
[3:13:45] lost.
[3:13:45] Accountability
[3:13:46] is
[3:13:46] not
[3:13:47] achieved
[3:13:47] through
[3:13:48] impeachment
[3:13:49] alone.
[3:13:49] Accountability
[3:13:50] must
[3:13:51] serve
[3:13:51] justice
[3:13:51] and
[3:13:52] not
[3:13:52] political
[3:13:52] convenience.
[3:13:53] It
[3:13:53] must
[3:13:54] be
[3:13:54] fair,
[3:13:55] constitutional
[3:13:55] and
[3:13:56] consistent.
[3:13:57] If
[3:13:58] impeachment
[3:13:58] is
[3:13:58] to be
[3:13:59] used
[3:13:59] to
[3:13:59] remove
[3:13:59] a
[3:13:59] sitting
[3:14:00] vice
[3:14:00] president,
[3:14:01] then
[3:14:01] the
[3:14:01] House
[3:14:02] must
[3:14:02] apply
[3:14:02] the
[3:14:03] highest
[3:14:03] standard,
[3:14:04] not
[3:14:04] the
[3:14:04] lowest.
[3:14:06] We
[3:14:06] must
[3:14:06] demand
[3:14:06] ultimate
[3:14:07] facts,
[3:14:07] competent
[3:14:08] evidence,
[3:14:09] personal
[3:14:09] participation,
[3:14:11] and
[3:14:11] clear
[3:14:11] acts
[3:14:12] constituting
[3:14:13] the
[3:14:13] impeachable
[3:14:14] offenses.
[3:14:16] That
[3:14:16] is
[3:14:17] why
[3:14:17] the
[3:14:17] harder
[3:14:18] question
[3:14:18] must
[3:14:19] be
[3:14:19] asked.
[3:14:20] With
[3:14:20] barely
[3:14:20] two
[3:14:20] years
[3:14:21] left
[3:14:21] in
[3:14:21] her
[3:14:22] term,
[3:14:22] what
[3:14:22] good
[3:14:22] will
[3:14:23] the
[3:14:23] impeachment
[3:14:23] do
[3:14:24] for
[3:14:24] our
[3:14:24] country?
[3:14:25] Will
[3:14:25] it
[3:14:25] lower
[3:14:26] prices?
[3:14:26] Will
[3:14:26] it
[3:14:27] solve
[3:14:27] the
[3:14:27] energy
[3:14:28] crisis?
[3:14:28] Will
[3:14:28] it
[3:14:29] return
[3:14:29] stolen
[3:14:29] public
[3:14:30] funds?
[3:14:31] Will
[3:14:31] it
[3:14:31] fix
[3:14:32] flood
[3:14:32] control
[3:14:32] corruption?
[3:14:33] or will
[3:14:34] it
[3:14:34] only
[3:14:34] deepen
[3:14:35] division
[3:14:35] in
[3:14:36] our
[3:14:36] already
[3:14:37] divided
[3:14:37] nation
[3:14:37] and
[3:14:38] turn
[3:14:38] the
[3:14:38] national
[3:14:39] agenda
[3:14:39] into
[3:14:40] another
[3:14:40] prolonged
[3:14:41] political
[3:14:42] war?
[3:14:43] For
[3:14:43] this
[3:14:44] reason,
[3:14:46] impeachment
[3:14:46] is
[3:14:47] lost
[3:14:47] when
[3:14:48] the
[3:14:48] motives
[3:14:49] behind
[3:14:49] it
[3:14:49] become
[3:14:50] suspect.
[3:14:50] Justice
[3:14:51] is
[3:14:51] not
[3:14:51] achieved
[3:14:52] when
[3:14:52] accountability
[3:14:53] becomes
[3:14:53] only a
[3:14:54] consolation
[3:14:55] prize
[3:14:55] for a
[3:14:56] political
[3:14:56] conflict.
[3:14:58] Let
[3:14:58] us
[3:14:58] not
[3:14:58] pretend
[3:14:59] that
[3:15:00] what
[3:15:00] we
[3:15:00] are
[3:15:00] witnessing
[3:15:01] is
[3:15:02] purely
[3:15:02] a
[3:15:02] principled
[3:15:03] constitutional
[3:15:04] process.
[3:15:06] The
[3:15:06] public
[3:15:06] sees
[3:15:07] the
[3:15:07] bitter
[3:15:07] conflict
[3:15:07] between
[3:15:08] former
[3:15:08] allies.
[3:15:09] They
[3:15:09] see
[3:15:10] a
[3:15:10] struggle
[3:15:10] for
[3:15:11] political
[3:15:11] supremacy.
[3:15:12] They
[3:15:12] see
[3:15:13] the
[3:15:13] risk
[3:15:13] that
[3:15:14] the
[3:15:14] instrumentalities
[3:15:15] of
[3:15:15] government
[3:15:15] is being
[3:15:16] used
[3:15:16] to destroy
[3:15:17] political
[3:15:17] opponents.
[3:15:19] Committee
[3:15:19] report
[3:15:20] number
[3:15:20] 261
[3:15:21] itself
[3:15:21] shows
[3:15:21] the
[3:15:21] weakness
[3:15:22] of this
[3:15:22] process.
[3:15:23] The
[3:15:23] Committee
[3:15:24] on
[3:15:24] Justice
[3:15:24] did
[3:15:25] not
[3:15:25] merely
[3:15:25] evaluate
[3:15:26] the
[3:15:26] complaints.
[3:15:27] It
[3:15:27] built
[3:15:27] the
[3:15:27] case
[3:15:27] after
[3:15:28] the
[3:15:28] complaints
[3:15:29] were
[3:15:29] filed.
[3:15:31] In
[3:15:31] the impeachment
[3:15:31] screening
[3:15:32] complaint
[3:15:38] must
[3:15:38] stand
[3:15:38] on its
[3:15:39] own
[3:15:39] from
[3:15:40] the
[3:15:40] beginning.
[3:15:41] It
[3:15:41] must
[3:15:41] contain
[3:15:42] ultimate
[3:15:42] facts.
[3:15:43] It
[3:15:43] must
[3:15:43] allege
[3:15:43] acts
[3:15:44] constituting
[3:15:45] impeachable
[3:15:45] offenses.
[3:15:46] It
[3:15:46] must
[3:15:46] show
[3:15:46] personal
[3:15:47] participation
[3:15:48] and
[3:15:49] legal
[3:15:49] nexus.
[3:15:50] Hindi
[3:15:50] pwedeng
[3:15:50] kulang
[3:15:51] ang
[3:15:51] reklamo
[3:15:51] tapos
[3:15:52] ang
[3:15:52] committee
[3:15:52] ang
[3:15:52] maghahanap
[3:15:53] ng
[3:15:53] ebidensya
[3:15:54] sa
[3:15:54] pamamagitan
[3:15:55] ng
[3:15:55] supina,
[3:15:56] AMLA
[3:15:56] record,
[3:15:57] BIR
[3:15:57] record,
[3:15:58] SECD
[3:15:58] record,
[3:15:59] NBI
[3:15:59] files,
[3:16:00] at
[3:16:00] testimony
[3:16:00] ng
[3:16:01] witness
[3:16:01] na
[3:16:01] inilabas
[3:16:02] pa
[3:16:02] sa
[3:16:03] bilangguan
[3:16:04] para
[3:16:04] lang
[3:16:04] punuan
[3:16:05] ang
[3:16:05] kakulangan.
[3:16:07] The
[3:16:07] committee
[3:16:07] received
[3:16:08] testimony
[3:16:08] and
[3:16:09] documents
[3:16:09] ng
[3:16:09] limited
[3:16:10] meaningful
[3:16:11] testing.
[3:16:12] Kung
[3:16:12] gagamitin
[3:16:13] ang
[3:16:13] ebidensya
[3:16:14] para
[3:16:14] iakyat
[3:16:14] ang
[3:16:15] impeachment,
[3:16:15] dapat
[3:16:16] pinapayagan
[3:16:17] din
[3:16:17] subukan
[3:16:18] ang
[3:16:18] credibility,
[3:16:19] authenticity,
[3:16:20] personal
[3:16:21] knowledge,
[3:16:21] and
[3:16:21] relevance.
[3:16:22] The
[3:16:23] evidensya
[3:16:23] record is
[3:16:24] not
[3:16:24] merely
[3:16:25] weak,
[3:16:25] it
[3:16:25] is
[3:16:25] compromised.
[3:16:26] The
[3:16:27] committee
[3:16:27] took
[3:16:27] the
[3:16:28] word
[3:16:28] of
[3:16:29] Ramil
[3:16:29] Madriaga,
[3:16:30] a convicted
[3:16:30] criminal as
[3:16:31] though it
[3:16:32] was gospel
[3:16:32] truth.
[3:16:33] In
[3:16:33] any fair
[3:16:34] proceeding,
[3:16:34] the
[3:16:35] testimony
[3:16:35] would
[3:16:35] have
[3:16:35] been
[3:16:36] received
[3:16:36] with
[3:16:36] extreme
[3:16:37] caution,
[3:16:38] subjected
[3:16:38] to
[3:16:38] searching
[3:16:39] scrutiny
[3:16:39] and
[3:16:40] corroborated
[3:16:40] by
[3:16:41] independent
[3:16:41] evidence.
[3:16:42] Instead,
[3:16:43] it
[3:16:43] was
[3:16:43] used
[3:16:43] as
[3:16:43] a
[3:16:44] pillar
[3:16:44] for
[3:16:44] probable
[3:16:45] cause.
[3:16:45] The
[3:16:46] committee
[3:16:46] received
[3:16:47] most
[3:16:49] from a
[3:16:51] government
[3:16:51] official
[3:16:51] appointed
[3:16:52] only a
[3:16:53] week
[3:16:53] before
[3:16:53] appearing
[3:16:54] in
[3:16:54] front
[3:16:54] of
[3:16:54] the
[3:16:55] committee
[3:16:55] on
[3:16:56] matters
[3:16:56] involving
[3:16:57] documents
[3:16:57] protected
[3:16:58] by
[3:16:58] law
[3:16:58] that
[3:16:59] should
[3:16:59] have
[3:16:59] triggered
[3:16:59] restraint,
[3:17:00] not
[3:17:00] haste.
[3:17:01] It
[3:17:02] should
[3:17:02] have
[3:17:02] demanded
[3:17:02] safeguard,
[3:17:03] not
[3:17:03] political
[3:17:04] momentum.
[3:17:05] Most
[3:17:05] troubling,
[3:17:06] the
[3:17:06] executive
[3:17:06] director
[3:17:07] of the
[3:17:07] Anti-Money
[3:17:08] Laundering
[3:17:09] Council
[3:17:09] presented
[3:17:10] AMLOC-related
[3:17:11] figures but
[3:17:12] did not
[3:17:13] disclose a
[3:17:13] material
[3:17:13] qualification
[3:17:15] in the
[3:17:16] report
[3:17:16] that BPI
[3:17:17] had
[3:17:18] requested
[3:17:18] correction
[3:17:19] of
[3:17:20] certain
[3:17:20] reported
[3:17:20] transactions
[3:17:21] because
[3:17:21] of
[3:17:22] bank
[3:17:22] system
[3:17:23] issues.
[3:17:24] The
[3:17:24] omission
[3:17:24] matters
[3:17:25] because
[3:17:26] it
[3:17:26] affected
[3:17:27] the
[3:17:27] public
[3:17:28] understanding
[3:17:28] and
[3:17:29] supposed
[3:17:29] billions
[3:17:32] attributed
[3:17:34] to
[3:17:34] attorney
[3:17:34] Manessi
[3:17:35] Scarpio
[3:17:36] and by
[3:17:37] extension
[3:17:37] the
[3:17:37] unexplained
[3:17:38] wealth
[3:17:38] narrative
[3:17:39] ang layo-layo
[3:17:40] ng
[3:17:40] 2.33
[3:17:41] billion
[3:17:42] sa
[3:17:43] 2.11
[3:17:44] million
[3:17:44] sa
[3:17:44] transaction
[3:17:45] record.
[3:17:46] Pero
[3:17:46] hindi
[3:17:46] ito
[3:17:46] binanggit
[3:17:47] sa
[3:17:47] committee
[3:17:47] kahit
[3:17:48] nasa
[3:17:48] AMLA
[3:17:49] report
[3:17:49] mismo.
[3:17:50] If
[3:17:51] this
[3:17:51] is
[3:17:51] the
[3:17:52] evidentiary
[3:17:52] foundation
[3:17:53] of
[3:17:53] impeachment
[3:17:54] then
[3:17:54] the
[3:17:55] foundation
[3:17:55] is
[3:17:55] cracked.
[3:17:57] The
[3:17:57] committee
[3:17:57] framed
[3:17:57] 19
[3:17:58] years
[3:17:58] of
[3:17:58] transactions
[3:17:59] as if
[3:17:59] they
[3:18:00] were
[3:18:00] proof
[3:18:00] of
[3:18:00] wealth.
[3:18:01] That
[3:18:01] is
[3:18:02] misleading.
[3:18:03] Ang
[3:18:03] AMLA
[3:18:03] report
[3:18:04] ay
[3:18:04] daloy
[3:18:05] ng
[3:18:05] pera
[3:18:06] ang
[3:18:06] nagpapakita
[3:18:06] ng
[3:18:07] aggregate
[3:18:07] inflow
[3:18:08] at
[3:18:08] outflow
[3:18:09] ng lahat
[3:18:09] ng
[3:18:09] financial
[3:18:10] transaction
[3:18:10] na
[3:18:11] pumapasok
[3:18:12] at
[3:18:12] lumalabas
[3:18:12] sa bank
[3:18:13] account
[3:18:13] ng
[3:18:13] depositor
[3:18:14] lalo
[3:18:14] na
[3:18:15] kapag
[3:18:15] nagkakahalaga
[3:18:16] ng
[3:18:16] higit
[3:18:16] sa
[3:18:16] 500,000
[3:18:17] piso.
[3:18:19] Ang
[3:18:19] SAL-EN
[3:18:19] ay
[3:18:20] larawan
[3:18:20] ng
[3:18:20] ari-arian
[3:18:21] both
[3:18:21] personal
[3:18:22] and
[3:18:23] real
[3:18:23] on a
[3:18:24] specific
[3:18:24] date.
[3:18:25] Hindi
[3:18:25] pwedeng
[3:18:25] ibanggaan
[3:18:26] dalawa
[3:18:26] para
[3:18:27] gumawa
[3:18:28] ng
[3:18:28] artificial
[3:18:28] discrepancy
[3:18:29] dahil
[3:18:29] hindi
[3:18:30] talaga
[3:18:30] magtutugma.
[3:18:31] on
[3:18:32] bribery
[3:18:33] report
[3:18:34] relied
[3:18:35] on
[3:18:35] envelopes
[3:18:35] reimbursement
[3:18:36] and
[3:18:36] alleged
[3:18:36] monetary
[3:18:37] gifts
[3:18:37] to
[3:18:38] deped
[3:18:38] official.
[3:18:39] But
[3:18:39] bribery
[3:18:39] has
[3:18:40] elements.
[3:18:41] Nasaan
[3:18:41] ang
[3:18:41] procurement
[3:18:43] act?
[3:18:43] Nasaan
[3:18:44] ang
[3:18:44] official
[3:18:44] action
[3:18:45] na
[3:18:45] binili?
[3:18:47] On
[3:18:47] the
[3:18:48] threat
[3:18:48] related
[3:18:49] charges
[3:18:49] the
[3:18:49] committee
[3:18:50] relied
[3:18:50] on
[3:18:50] public
[3:18:51] statements
[3:18:51] video
[3:18:52] clips
[3:18:52] transcripts
[3:18:53] NBI
[3:18:53] records
[3:18:54] and
[3:18:54] press
[3:18:54] remarks
[3:18:55] but
[3:18:55] walang
[3:18:56] nahanap
[3:18:56] o
[3:18:57] naipresentang
[3:18:57] hired
[3:18:58] gun.
[3:18:59] Public
[3:18:59] statements
[3:19:00] even
[3:19:00] offensive
[3:19:01] or
[3:19:01] reckless
[3:19:01] ones
[3:19:02] do not
[3:19:02] automatically
[3:19:03] constitute
[3:19:04] sedition.
[3:19:06] Insurrection,
[3:19:06] conspiracy
[3:19:07] or
[3:19:07] assassination.
[3:19:09] That law
[3:19:09] still requires
[3:19:10] overt act,
[3:19:12] intent,
[3:19:12] and factual
[3:19:13] nexus
[3:19:13] to unlawful
[3:19:14] action.
[3:19:15] Hindi
[3:19:15] lahat
[3:19:16] ng
[3:19:16] masamang
[3:19:16] salita
[3:19:17] ay
[3:19:17] krimen
[3:19:17] lalo
[3:19:18] na
[3:19:18] kung
[3:19:18] wala
[3:19:18] namang
[3:19:18] overt
[3:19:19] act.
[3:19:19] Hindi
[3:19:20] lahat
[3:19:20] ng
[3:19:20] galit
[3:19:20] ay
[3:19:20] sedition
[3:19:21] at
[3:19:21] hindi
[3:19:21] lahat
[3:19:22] ng
[3:19:22] political
[3:19:22] rhetoric
[3:19:23] ay
[3:19:23] insurrection.
[3:19:25] On
[3:19:25] confidential
[3:19:26] funds,
[3:19:27] the
[3:19:27] committee
[3:19:27] relied
[3:19:27] on
[3:19:28] co-observation,
[3:19:29] notices
[3:19:29] of
[3:19:29] disallowance,
[3:19:30] and
[3:19:30] alleged
[3:19:31] liquidation
[3:19:31] irregularities.
[3:19:33] These
[3:19:33] are
[3:19:33] serious
[3:19:34] matters
[3:19:34] but
[3:19:34] they
[3:19:35] do
[3:19:35] not
[3:19:35] automatically
[3:19:35] become
[3:19:36] malversation,
[3:19:37] plunder,
[3:19:38] graft,
[3:19:39] or
[3:19:39] impeachable
[3:19:39] offenses.
[3:19:40] A co-finding
[3:19:41] is not
[3:19:41] a
[3:19:41] conviction.
[3:19:43] An
[3:19:43] audit
[3:19:43] observation
[3:19:44] is not
[3:19:44] proof
[3:19:44] of
[3:19:45] criminal
[3:19:45] intent.
[3:19:46] A
[3:19:46] notice
[3:19:46] of
[3:19:47] disallowance
[3:19:47] is not
[3:19:48] by itself
[3:19:49] proof
[3:19:49] that
[3:19:49] the
[3:19:50] vice
[3:19:50] president
[3:19:50] stole
[3:19:51] public
[3:19:51] funds.
[3:19:52] The
[3:19:52] law
[3:19:53] requires
[3:19:53] more
[3:19:54] unlawful
[3:19:54] appropriation,
[3:19:58] personal
[3:19:58] participation,
[3:19:59] intent,
[3:20:01] and direct
[3:20:01] attribution
[3:20:02] to the
[3:20:03] respondent.
[3:20:03] Yan
[3:20:03] ang
[3:20:04] dapat
[3:20:04] ipinakita.
[3:20:05] Representative
[3:20:05] Suntai,
[3:20:06] please
[3:20:06] wrap up.
[3:20:07] Ang
[3:20:07] problema
[3:20:08] ng
[3:20:08] Committee
[3:20:08] Report
[3:20:08] No.
[3:20:09] 261
[3:20:09] ay
[3:20:10] hindi
[3:20:10] lamang
[3:20:10] pagkakulang
[3:20:11] ng
[3:20:11] ebidensya.
[3:20:12] Ang
[3:20:12] mas
[3:20:12] mabigat
[3:20:12] na
[3:20:13] problema
[3:20:13] ay
[3:20:13] ang
[3:20:13] paraan
[3:20:14] ng
[3:20:14] pagbuo
[3:20:15] ng
[3:20:15] ebidensya.
[3:20:16] The
[3:20:17] committee
[3:20:17] began
[3:20:17] with
[3:20:18] that
[3:20:18] constitutionally
[3:20:19] weak
[3:20:19] complaint,
[3:20:19] expanded
[3:20:20] the
[3:20:20] record
[3:20:20] through
[3:20:21] broad
[3:20:21] subpoenas,
[3:20:21] limited
[3:20:22] meaningful
[3:20:22] testing,
[3:20:23] and
[3:20:23] treated
[3:20:24] the
[3:20:24] resulting
[3:20:25] record
[3:20:26] as if
[3:20:27] it
[3:20:27] cured
[3:20:27] the
[3:20:28] original
[3:20:28] defect.
[3:20:28] Impeachment
[3:20:30] must
[3:20:30] meet
[3:20:31] higher
[3:20:31] constitutional
[3:20:32] standards
[3:20:32] because
[3:20:34] it
[3:20:34] seeks
[3:20:34] to
[3:20:34] overturn
[3:20:35] an
[3:20:35] electoral
[3:20:36] mandate.
[3:20:37] President
[3:20:38] Ferdinand
[3:20:38] Marcos
[3:20:39] Jr.
[3:20:39] received
[3:20:40] 31,629,783
[3:20:43] votes.
[3:20:44] Vice
[3:20:44] President
[3:20:45] Sara
[3:20:45] Duterte
[3:20:46] received
[3:20:46] 32,208,417
[3:20:49] votes.
[3:20:52] Those
[3:20:52] votes
[3:20:52] do not
[3:20:52] place
[3:20:53] anyone
[3:20:53] above
[3:20:54] accountability
[3:20:54] but
[3:20:55] they
[3:20:55] demand
[3:20:56] restraint,
[3:20:57] seriousness,
[3:20:58] and
[3:20:58] fairness
[3:20:59] before
[3:20:59] Congress
[3:21:00] attempts
[3:21:00] to
[3:21:00] remove
[3:21:01] an
[3:21:01] elected
[3:21:01] national
[3:21:02] official.
[3:21:03] It
[3:21:03] was
[3:21:03] for
[3:21:04] this
[3:21:04] reason
[3:21:04] that
[3:21:04] I
[3:21:04] voted
[3:21:05] no
[3:21:05] to
[3:21:05] the
[3:21:05] impeachment
[3:21:06] complaint
[3:21:06] filed
[3:21:07] against
[3:21:07] President
[3:21:08] Marcos
[3:21:09] and
[3:21:09] it
[3:21:09] is
[3:21:09] for
[3:21:09] the
[3:21:10] same
[3:21:10] reason
[3:21:10] that
[3:21:11] I
[3:21:11] oppose
[3:21:11] the
[3:21:12] impeachment
[3:21:12] complaint
[3:21:12] against
[3:21:13] the
[3:21:14] Vice
[3:21:14] President.
[3:21:16] Vox
[3:21:16] popularly,
[3:21:17] Vox
[3:21:17] Day,
[3:21:18] the
[3:21:18] voice
[3:21:18] of the
[3:21:18] people
[3:21:19] is
[3:21:19] the
[3:21:19] voice
[3:21:19] of
[3:21:19] God.
[3:21:20] It
[3:21:20] is
[3:21:20] not
[3:21:21] absolute
[3:21:21] in
[3:21:21] law
[3:21:21] but
[3:21:22] it
[3:21:22] is
[3:21:22] sacred
[3:21:23] in
[3:21:23] democracy.
[3:21:24] Boses
[3:21:24] ito
[3:21:25] na
[3:21:25] manggagawa
[3:21:25] na kulang
[3:21:32] at kabataang
[3:21:33] pagod na-pagod
[3:21:33] na sa
[3:21:33] gobyernong
[3:21:34] laging
[3:21:34] uli
[3:21:34] sa
[3:21:34] krisis.
[3:21:35] Boses
[3:21:36] ng mga
[3:21:36] Pilipinong
[3:21:37] sawa
[3:21:37] na sa
[3:21:37] politika
[3:21:38] at
[3:21:38] naghahangad
[3:21:39] lamang
[3:21:39] ng
[3:21:39] nasaganahan
[3:21:40] at
[3:21:40] pagbabago.
[3:21:41] For
[3:21:42] this
[3:21:42] reason,
[3:21:42] I
[3:21:43] cannot
[3:21:43] support
[3:21:43] the
[3:21:43] transmission
[3:21:44] of
[3:21:44] the
[3:21:44] articles
[3:21:45] of
[3:21:45] impeachment
[3:21:45] to
[3:21:46] the
[3:21:46] Senate.
[3:21:47] The
[3:21:47] country
[3:21:47] needs
[3:21:48] accountability,
[3:21:49] yes,
[3:21:50] but
[3:21:50] accountability
[3:21:50] that
[3:21:51] is
[3:21:51] fair,
[3:21:52] consistent,
[3:21:52] and
[3:21:53] constitutional.
[3:21:54] The
[3:21:54] country
[3:21:55] needs
[3:21:55] action
[3:21:55] on
[3:21:56] corruption,
[3:21:56] yes,
[3:21:57] but
[3:21:57] action
[3:21:58] that
[3:21:58] applies
[3:21:58] to
[3:21:59] all,
[3:21:59] not
[3:21:59] only
[3:22:00] to
[3:22:00] one
[3:22:00] political
[3:22:01] target.
[3:22:02] The
[3:22:02] country
[3:22:02] needs
[3:22:02] justice,
[3:22:03] yes,
[3:22:04] but
[3:22:04] justice
[3:22:05] that
[3:22:05] does
[3:22:06] not
[3:22:06] confuse
[3:22:06] impeachment
[3:22:07] with
[3:22:07] the
[3:22:08] only
[3:22:08] path
[3:22:08] to
[3:22:08] accountability.
[3:22:10] For
[3:22:10] fidelity
[3:22:11] to
[3:22:11] due
[3:22:11] process,
[3:22:12] for
[3:22:12] consistency
[3:22:13] with
[3:22:14] our
[3:22:14] own
[3:22:14] rules,
[3:22:15] and
[3:22:15] for
[3:22:15] respect
[3:22:16] for
[3:22:16] the
[3:22:16] sovereign
[3:22:16] mandate
[3:22:17] of
[3:22:17] the
[3:22:17] Filipino
[3:22:17] people,
[3:22:18] I
[3:22:19] vote
[3:22:19] no.
[3:22:20] Majority
[3:22:21] Leader.
[3:22:22] Mr.
[3:22:22] Speaker,
[3:22:23] I
[3:22:23] move
[3:22:23] to
[3:22:24] recognize
[3:22:25] the
[3:22:25] Honorable
[3:22:26] Toby
[3:22:27] Chanko
[3:22:27] from
[3:22:27] the
[3:22:27] Lone
[3:22:28] District
[3:22:28] of
[3:22:28] Navotas
[3:22:29] City
[3:22:29] for
[3:22:29] the
[3:22:29] explanation
[3:22:30] of
[3:22:30] his
[3:22:30] vote.
[3:22:31] Honorable
[3:22:32] Tobias
[3:22:32] Tobi
[3:22:33] Tiyanko,
[3:22:34] Lone
[3:22:34] District
[3:22:35] Navotas
[3:22:35] is here
[3:22:35] by
[3:22:36] recognize.
[3:22:38] Mr.
[3:22:39] Speaker,
[3:22:39] dear
[3:22:39] colleagues,
[3:22:41] ang hirap
[3:22:41] bumoto
[3:22:42] ng
[3:22:42] yes
[3:22:42] dahil
[3:22:43] ang
[3:22:43] sama
[3:22:44] ng
[3:22:44] timing
[3:22:45] nitong
[3:22:45] impeachment
[3:22:45] na
[3:22:46] ito.
[3:22:47] Nataon
[3:22:47] kung
[3:22:48] kailan
[3:22:48] hirap
[3:22:49] ang
[3:22:49] buhay
[3:22:50] ng
[3:22:50] ating
[3:22:50] mga
[3:22:50] kababayan
[3:22:51] dulot
[3:22:52] ng
[3:22:52] crisis
[3:22:53] sa
[3:22:53] gitnang
[3:22:53] silangan.
[3:22:55] At
[3:22:55] mauna
[3:22:56] pa
[3:22:56] itong
[3:22:56] impeachment
[3:23:01] sa
[3:23:02] panahong
[3:23:02] ito.
[3:23:04] Hirap
[3:23:04] po
[3:23:05] sila
[3:23:05] sa
[3:23:05] presyo
[3:23:05] ng
[3:23:06] bilihin.
[3:23:07] Ang
[3:23:07] impeachment
[3:23:08] na
[3:23:08] ito
[3:23:09] ay
[3:23:09] hindi
[3:23:09] makakatulong
[3:23:10] na
[3:23:11] maibsan
[3:23:11] ang
[3:23:12] kanilang
[3:23:13] kahirapan.
[3:23:15] Ngunit
[3:23:15] sa
[3:23:15] ilalim
[3:23:16] ng
[3:23:16] ating
[3:23:16] saligang
[3:23:17] batas
[3:23:17] ay
[3:23:18] may
[3:23:18] itinakdang
[3:23:19] numero
[3:23:19] ng
[3:23:19] araw
[3:23:20] para
[3:23:21] ito
[3:23:21] ay
[3:23:21] maresolba
[3:23:22] sa
[3:23:23] House
[3:23:23] of
[3:23:23] Representatives.
[3:23:25] Ang
[3:23:26] hirap
[3:23:26] bumoto
[3:23:26] ng
[3:23:26] yes
[3:23:27] dahil
[3:23:28] walang
[3:23:29] moral
[3:23:29] authority
[3:23:29] ang
[3:23:30] House
[3:23:30] dahil
[3:23:31] sa
[3:23:31] laki
[3:23:31] ng
[3:23:32] corruption
[3:23:32] issue
[3:23:33] sa
[3:23:34] mga
[3:23:34] dating
[3:23:34] liderato
[3:23:35] ng
[3:23:35] House
[3:23:35] of
[3:23:36] Representatives
[3:23:36] sa
[3:23:37] akusasyon
[3:23:38] ng
[3:23:38] mali-maletang
[3:23:39] ninakaw
[3:23:39] nila
[3:23:40] at
[3:23:40] kanilang
[3:23:41] mga
[3:23:41] kasabuat.
[3:23:43] At
[3:23:43] ngayon
[3:23:43] ay
[3:23:44] humihingi
[3:23:45] ng
[3:23:45] accountability
[3:23:45] sa
[3:23:46] Vice
[3:23:47] President
[3:23:47] para
[3:23:48] sa
[3:23:48] mas
[3:23:48] maliit
[3:23:49] na
[3:23:49] halaga.
[3:23:51] Ngunit
[3:23:51] sa
[3:23:51] ilalim
[3:23:52] ng
[3:23:52] ating
[3:23:52] saligang
[3:23:53] batas
[3:23:53] ang
[3:23:54] responsibilidad
[3:23:55] ng
[3:23:56] pag-initiate
[3:23:57] ng
[3:23:58] impeachment
[3:23:58] at
[3:23:59] pag-desisyon
[3:24:00] ng
[3:24:00] probable
[3:24:00] cause
[3:24:01] ay
[3:24:01] eksklusibong
[3:24:02] kapangyarihan
[3:24:05] representatives
[3:24:05] ng
[3:24:06] walang
[3:24:06] anumang
[3:24:07] kondisyon.
[3:24:09] May mga
[3:24:10] sinusunod
[3:24:10] tayong
[3:24:11] mga
[3:24:11] batas
[3:24:11] at
[3:24:12] ang
[3:24:13] accountability
[3:24:13] ay
[3:24:14] dapat
[3:24:14] para sa
[3:24:15] lahat
[3:24:15] ng
[3:24:16] public
[3:24:16] officials
[3:24:17] at
[3:24:17] walang
[3:24:18] pinipili.
[3:24:20] Kahit
[3:24:20] di
[3:24:20] hamak
[3:24:20] na
[3:24:21] mas
[3:24:21] malaki
[3:24:21] ang
[3:24:21] kontrobersya
[3:24:22] sa
[3:24:23] korupsyon
[3:24:24] na
[3:24:24] kinasasangkutan
[3:24:26] ng
[3:24:26] dating
[3:24:26] liderato
[3:24:27] ng
[3:24:27] House
[3:24:27] of
[3:24:27] Representatives
[3:24:28] at
[3:24:29] hanggang
[3:24:29] ngayon
[3:24:30] ay
[3:24:30] wala
[3:24:30] pang
[3:24:31] nakukulong
[3:24:31] at
[3:24:32] mas
[3:24:32] maliit
[3:24:33] ang
[3:24:33] pinag-uusapang
[3:24:34] halaga
[3:24:35] sa
[3:24:36] kay Vice
[3:24:36] President
[3:24:37] Sara
[3:24:37] Duterte
[3:24:37] ay
[3:24:38] hindi
[3:24:39] pwedeng
[3:24:39] maging
[3:24:40] dahilan
[3:24:40] na
[3:24:41] unahin
[3:24:41] muna
[3:24:42] ang
[3:24:42] mas
[3:24:43] malaki
[3:24:43] at
[3:24:44] huwag
[3:24:44] muna
[3:24:44] ang
[3:24:44] pag-usapan
[3:24:45] ang
[3:24:46] mas
[3:24:47] maliit
[3:24:47] na
[3:24:47] halaga.
[3:24:49] May
[3:24:49] mga
[3:24:49] tatong
[3:24:50] din
[3:24:50] sa
[3:24:51] naging
[3:24:52] proseso
[3:24:52] at
[3:24:53] sa
[3:24:53] pagkalap
[3:24:54] ng
[3:24:54] ebidensya.
[3:24:56] Gayon
[3:24:56] paman,
[3:24:57] lumitaw
[3:24:58] ang
[3:24:58] issue
[3:24:59] ng
[3:24:59] SAL-N,
[3:25:01] particular
[3:25:01] sa
[3:25:02] hindi
[3:25:03] pagdideklara
[3:25:03] ng
[3:25:03] cash
[3:25:04] on hand,
[3:25:05] nananatiling
[3:25:06] kailangang
[3:25:07] maliwanawan
[3:25:08] at
[3:25:10] ipagpaliwanag
[3:25:11] sa
[3:25:12] tamang
[3:25:12] forum.
[3:25:14] Dahil
[3:25:14] nagdesisyon
[3:25:15] ang kampo
[3:25:16] ng
[3:25:16] Vice
[3:25:16] Presidente
[3:25:17] Sara Duterte
[3:25:19] na hindi
[3:25:20] dumalo
[3:25:20] dito sa
[3:25:21] House of
[3:25:21] Representatives,
[3:25:23] hindi
[3:25:23] nagkaroon
[3:25:24] ng
[3:25:24] pagkakataon
[3:25:25] na
[3:25:26] linawin
[3:25:26] ito.
[3:25:26] Ang
[3:25:28] pagboto
[3:25:28] ng
[3:25:28] yes
[3:25:29] ay
[3:25:29] hindi
[3:25:30] paghusga
[3:25:31] ng
[3:25:31] pagkakasala.
[3:25:33] Ito
[3:25:33] ang
[3:25:34] tanging
[3:25:34] naiiwan
[3:25:35] na
[3:25:35] paraan
[3:25:36] para
[3:25:36] mabigyan
[3:25:37] ng
[3:25:37] formal
[3:25:38] at
[3:25:38] maayos
[3:25:39] na
[3:25:40] venue
[3:25:40] sa
[3:25:41] Senado
[3:25:41] upang
[3:25:42] maipaliwanag
[3:25:43] ang
[3:25:43] panig
[3:25:44] at
[3:25:44] mailabas
[3:25:45] ang
[3:25:46] buong
[3:25:46] katotohanan
[3:25:47] sa
[3:25:48] mga
[3:25:48] issue
[3:25:48] ng
[3:25:49] SAL-N
[3:25:49] na
[3:25:50] karugtong
[3:25:50] sa
[3:25:51] mga
[3:25:51] issue
[3:25:52] ng
[3:25:52] AMLOC
[3:25:53] at
[3:25:53] bank
[3:25:53] accounts.
[3:25:55] Ito
[3:25:55] ay
[3:25:55] pagkakataon
[3:25:56] para
[3:25:56] ipaliwanag
[3:25:57] niya
[3:25:57] on
[3:25:57] record
[3:25:58] at
[3:25:58] sa
[3:25:58] loob
[3:25:59] ng
[3:25:59] proseso
[3:26:00] ang
[3:26:00] kanyang
[3:26:01] panig
[3:26:01] at
[3:26:02] maipagtanggol
[3:26:02] ang
[3:26:03] kanyang
[3:26:04] sarili.
[3:26:05] Ito
[3:26:05] ang
[3:26:06] pinakaresponsabling
[3:26:07] hakbang
[3:26:07] sa
[3:26:07] puntong
[3:26:08] ito.
[3:26:10] Kasama
[3:26:10] ng
[3:26:10] pagboto
[3:26:11] ng
[3:26:11] yes
[3:26:11] ay
[3:26:12] may
[3:26:12] dalawakong
[3:26:13] kahilingan.
[3:26:15] Una,
[3:26:16] sa
[3:26:16] liderato
[3:26:16] ng
[3:26:16] House
[3:26:17] of
[3:26:17] Representatives
[3:26:17] na
[3:26:19] madaliin
[3:26:19] na
[3:26:19] ang
[3:26:20] pagpasa
[3:26:20] ng
[3:26:21] batas
[3:26:21] na
[3:26:22] makakatulong
[3:26:23] sa
[3:26:23] ating
[3:26:23] mga
[3:26:24] kababayan
[3:26:24] na
[3:26:25] naghihirap
[3:26:26] sa
[3:26:27] panahong
[3:26:27] ito.
[3:26:28] Pangalawa,
[3:26:30] magalang akong
[3:26:31] nananawagan
[3:26:32] sa mga
[3:26:32] ahensya
[3:26:33] na may
[3:26:34] responsibilidad
[3:26:35] na panagutin
[3:26:36] ang mga
[3:26:37] big fish
[3:26:37] at ang
[3:26:38] mastermind
[3:26:39] ng
[3:26:39] pinakamalaking
[3:26:40] korupsyon
[3:26:41] sa kasaysayan
[3:26:42] ng ating
[3:26:43] bansa.
[3:26:45] Ako ay buong
[3:26:45] pusong
[3:26:46] naniniwala
[3:26:46] sa kanilang
[3:26:48] integridad
[3:26:48] at alam kong
[3:26:50] pinagbubutihan
[3:26:52] nila
[3:26:53] ang makapagfile
[3:26:54] ng malakas
[3:26:55] na kaso
[3:26:55] na hindi
[3:26:57] madidismiss
[3:26:58] sa korte.
[3:27:00] Ngunit,
[3:27:01] medyo
[3:27:01] naiinip na po
[3:27:02] ang ating
[3:27:03] mga
[3:27:03] kabayan.
[3:27:05] Sana po
[3:27:05] ay may
[3:27:06] paraan
[3:27:06] na mas
[3:27:07] mapabilis
[3:27:08] ang pag-usad
[3:27:09] ng mga
[3:27:09] kaso
[3:27:10] para ipakitang
[3:27:11] walang
[3:27:11] double
[3:27:12] standard
[3:27:12] sa
[3:27:13] accountability.
[3:27:15] Ipakitang
[3:27:16] hindi
[3:27:16] pinoproteksyonan
[3:27:17] ang
[3:27:18] kakapi
[3:27:18] para hindi
[3:27:20] isipin
[3:27:21] ng taong
[3:27:21] bayan
[3:27:22] na namimili
[3:27:24] lang
[3:27:24] ng kalaban
[3:27:25] sa
[3:27:25] politika.
[3:27:27] Maraming
[3:27:27] maraming
[3:27:27] salamat po.
[3:27:29] Majority
[3:27:29] Leader.
[3:27:32] Mr. Speaker,
[3:27:33] may we
[3:27:33] recognize
[3:27:34] the Honorable
[3:27:35] Antonio
[3:27:36] Tinio
[3:27:36] of
[3:27:37] Partilist
[3:27:37] Ace Act
[3:27:38] Teachers
[3:27:39] for the
[3:27:40] explanation
[3:27:40] of his
[3:27:41] vote.
[3:27:42] Honorable
[3:27:42] Antonio
[3:27:43] Tinio
[3:27:43] of
[3:27:44] Partilist
[3:27:44] Act
[3:27:45] Teacher
[3:27:45] is here
[3:27:45] by
[3:27:46] recognized.
[3:27:47] Maraming
[3:27:48] salamat
[3:27:48] Mr. Speaker.
[3:27:51] Kapanipaniwala
[3:27:52] bang may
[3:27:53] nangyaring
[3:27:54] paglabag
[3:27:54] at malamang
[3:27:56] ba
[3:27:57] na ginawa
[3:27:57] ito
[3:27:58] ng
[3:27:58] Vice
[3:27:58] Presidente?
[3:28:01] Yan
[3:28:01] ang ibig
[3:28:01] sabihin
[3:28:02] ng
[3:28:02] probable
[3:28:02] cause
[3:28:03] at yan
[3:28:04] ang sinikap
[3:28:05] nating
[3:28:05] alamin
[3:28:06] dito
[3:28:07] sa
[3:28:07] Kongreso.
[3:28:08] May sapat
[3:28:10] na batayan
[3:28:10] ba
[3:28:10] para
[3:28:11] ma-impeach
[3:28:12] ang Vice
[3:28:13] President
[3:28:13] for
[3:28:14] betrayal
[3:28:14] of
[3:28:15] public
[3:28:15] trust,
[3:28:16] graft
[3:28:16] and
[3:28:17] corruption,
[3:28:18] and other
[3:28:18] high
[3:28:19] crimes?
[3:28:19] Ang sagot
[3:28:21] yes,
[3:28:23] may sapat
[3:28:24] na batayan
[3:28:25] para
[3:28:26] sabihin
[3:28:26] winaldas
[3:28:27] niya
[3:28:27] ng labag
[3:28:29] sa
[3:28:29] konstitusyon,
[3:28:30] batas
[3:28:31] at
[3:28:31] alituntunin
[3:28:32] ang
[3:28:33] 612.5
[3:28:35] million
[3:28:35] na
[3:28:36] confidential
[3:28:36] funds
[3:28:37] na
[3:28:38] pinagkatiwala
[3:28:39] sa
[3:28:40] Office
[3:28:40] of the
[3:28:41] Vice
[3:28:41] President
[3:28:42] at
[3:28:43] sa
[3:28:43] Department
[3:28:43] of
[3:28:44] Education.
[3:28:44] Inutos
[3:28:46] niya
[3:28:47] na
[3:28:47] ipaubaya
[3:28:49] sa mga
[3:28:49] hindi
[3:28:50] autorisadong
[3:28:51] individual
[3:28:52] si
[3:28:53] na
[3:28:53] Colonel
[3:28:54] Lachica
[3:28:54] at
[3:28:55] Colonel
[3:28:55] Nolasco
[3:28:56] ang aktual
[3:28:57] na
[3:28:58] paggasto
[3:28:58] sa buong
[3:28:59] confidential
[3:29:00] funds
[3:29:00] ng
[3:29:00] kanyang
[3:29:01] dalawang
[3:29:01] opisina.
[3:29:04] Sa makatwid,
[3:29:05] hindi
[3:29:06] maituturing
[3:29:07] na
[3:29:07] totoo
[3:29:07] ang mga
[3:29:09] accomplishment
[3:29:09] report
[3:29:10] at
[3:29:10] resibo
[3:29:11] na
[3:29:12] sinabmit
[3:29:12] nila
[3:29:13] sa
[3:29:13] COA.
[3:29:15] Ito
[3:29:15] mismo
[3:29:15] ang
[3:29:15] dahilan
[3:29:16] kung
[3:29:16] bakit
[3:29:16] pinasa
[3:29:17] sa
[3:29:17] uli
[3:29:17] ng
[3:29:18] COA
[3:29:18] through
[3:29:19] notice
[3:29:20] of
[3:29:20] disallowance
[3:29:21] ang
[3:29:21] dibababa
[3:29:23] sa
[3:29:23] 448
[3:29:25] million
[3:29:25] na
[3:29:26] confidential
[3:29:26] funds.
[3:29:28] Pangalawa,
[3:29:29] may
[3:29:29] sapat
[3:29:30] na
[3:29:30] batayan
[3:29:30] para
[3:29:31] sabihin
[3:29:32] merong
[3:29:32] undeclared
[3:29:33] wealth
[3:29:34] ang
[3:29:34] vice
[3:29:34] presidente.
[3:29:36] Ayon sa
[3:29:37] Anti-Money
[3:29:38] Laundering
[3:29:38] Council
[3:29:39] mula
[3:29:39] 2006
[3:29:42] hanggang
[3:29:42] 2022,
[3:29:44] merong
[3:29:44] 6.7
[3:29:46] billion
[3:29:46] na
[3:29:47] total
[3:29:47] na
[3:29:48] lumabas
[3:29:49] at
[3:29:49] pumasok
[3:29:49] sa
[3:29:51] mga
[3:29:51] bank
[3:29:51] accounts
[3:29:52] ng
[3:29:53] vice
[3:29:53] presidente.
[3:29:54] 4.4
[3:29:55] billion
[3:29:56] ang
[3:29:56] pumasok
[3:29:57] at
[3:29:58] 1.5
[3:29:59] billion
[3:29:59] ang
[3:30:00] natalang
[3:30:01] lumabas
[3:30:01] sa
[3:30:02] mga
[3:30:03] covered
[3:30:03] transactions.
[3:30:05] Covered
[3:30:05] and
[3:30:05] suspicious
[3:30:06] transactions.
[3:30:08] Samantala,
[3:30:09] una,
[3:30:10] hindi
[3:30:10] nagdeklara
[3:30:11] ng cash
[3:30:12] in hand
[3:30:12] o in
[3:30:13] bank
[3:30:13] sa kanyang
[3:30:14] salen
[3:30:14] mula
[3:30:15] 2019
[3:30:16] hanggang
[3:30:16] 2024
[3:30:17] ang
[3:30:17] vice
[3:30:18] presidente.
[3:30:19] Pangalawa,
[3:30:21] 88.5
[3:30:22] million
[3:30:22] lamang
[3:30:23] ang pinakamataas
[3:30:24] ng
[3:30:24] net worth
[3:30:25] na
[3:30:25] diniklara
[3:30:26] ng
[3:30:26] vice
[3:30:26] presidente
[3:30:27] noong
[3:30:27] 2024.
[3:30:28] At
[3:30:29] pangatlo,
[3:30:31] hindi
[3:30:31] makasasapat
[3:30:32] ang
[3:30:32] deklaradong
[3:30:33] sweldo
[3:30:34] at
[3:30:34] mga
[3:30:34] negosyo
[3:30:35] ng
[3:30:35] vice
[3:30:35] presidente
[3:30:36] at
[3:30:36] kanyang
[3:30:37] asawa
[3:30:37] upang
[3:30:38] ipaliwanag
[3:30:39] ang
[3:30:40] kanilang
[3:30:40] bilyones
[3:30:41] na
[3:30:42] tinanganang
[3:30:43] kayamanan.
[3:30:45] Kung
[3:30:45] gayon,
[3:30:47] ang
[3:30:47] undeclared
[3:30:47] wealth
[3:30:48] niya
[3:30:48] ay
[3:30:49] unexplained
[3:30:50] wealth.
[3:30:51] Ayon sa
[3:30:51] batas,
[3:30:52] maaring
[3:30:53] ituring
[3:30:53] ang
[3:30:54] bilyones
[3:30:54] na
[3:30:54] ito
[3:30:55] bilang
[3:30:56] ill
[3:30:57] gotten
[3:30:57] wealth.
[3:30:59] 6.7
[3:31:00] billion
[3:31:00] na
[3:31:02] dumaan
[3:31:02] sa kanyang
[3:31:03] mga
[3:31:03] account
[3:31:04] versus
[3:31:04] 88.5
[3:31:06] million
[3:31:06] sa
[3:31:07] salen.
[3:31:08] Ibig
[3:31:08] sabihin,
[3:31:10] mukhang
[3:31:10] maraming
[3:31:11] maleta
[3:31:11] ang
[3:31:12] vice
[3:31:12] presidente
[3:31:13] na
[3:31:13] kailangan
[3:31:14] niyang
[3:31:14] ipaliwanag.
[3:31:16] 6.7
[3:31:17] billion
[3:31:17] pesos.
[3:31:20] Hindi
[3:31:20] lang
[3:31:20] edi
[3:31:20] wow,
[3:31:22] hindi
[3:31:22] wow,
[3:31:23] mali.
[3:31:23] Kaugnay
[3:31:26] sa isyo
[3:31:26] ng
[3:31:27] death
[3:31:27] threat
[3:31:27] at
[3:31:29] pagkontrata
[3:31:31] ng
[3:31:31] assassination,
[3:31:33] the thing
[3:31:34] speaks
[3:31:34] for
[3:31:34] itself.
[3:31:37] Huling-huli
[3:31:37] ang
[3:31:38] vice
[3:31:38] presidente
[3:31:38] sa
[3:31:39] sarili
[3:31:40] niyang
[3:31:40] pananalita.
[3:31:42] Patak
[3:31:42] Duterte
[3:31:43] ang
[3:31:44] pagpatay
[3:31:44] ng
[3:31:45] walang
[3:31:45] due
[3:31:45] process.
[3:31:47] Kaya
[3:31:47] nga
[3:31:47] nasa
[3:31:47] ICC
[3:31:48] ang
[3:31:49] amang
[3:31:49] si
[3:31:49] Rodrigo
[3:31:50] Duterte
[3:31:50] ngayon.
[3:31:52] Ang
[3:31:53] anak,
[3:31:54] ganun
[3:31:54] na
[3:31:54] lamang
[3:31:54] kung
[3:31:55] mag-utos
[3:31:55] ng
[3:31:56] pagkitil
[3:31:57] sa
[3:31:58] buhay
[3:31:58] ng
[3:31:58] iba.
[3:32:00] Tunay
[3:32:00] nga
[3:32:00] naman,
[3:32:01] like
[3:32:02] father,
[3:32:03] like
[3:32:03] daughter.
[3:32:05] Sa
[3:32:05] pagkakataong
[3:32:06] ito,
[3:32:07] dapat
[3:32:07] dinghidiin
[3:32:08] ang
[3:32:08] pagkondena
[3:32:09] sa
[3:32:10] paggamit
[3:32:11] ng
[3:32:11] politika
[3:32:12] ng
[3:32:12] pananakot,
[3:32:13] pagbanta,
[3:32:14] at
[3:32:15] paghihiganti
[3:32:16] sa
[3:32:17] layuning
[3:32:17] hadlangan
[3:32:18] ang
[3:32:19] pagpapanagot
[3:32:20] sa
[3:32:20] pamamagitan
[3:32:21] ng
[3:32:22] impeachment.
[3:32:24] Bilang
[3:32:24] pangwakas,
[3:32:26] yes,
[3:32:27] ang
[3:32:27] boto
[3:32:27] ng
[3:32:27] kinatawang
[3:32:28] ito,
[3:32:29] may
[3:32:29] probable
[3:32:30] cause
[3:32:30] na
[3:32:31] may
[3:32:31] ginawang
[3:32:32] impeachable
[3:32:33] offenses
[3:32:34] ang
[3:32:34] Vice
[3:32:35] President.
[3:32:37] Kay
[3:32:37] Vice
[3:32:38] President
[3:32:38] Sara
[3:32:39] Duterte,
[3:32:40] wala ka
[3:32:41] ng
[3:32:41] kawala,
[3:32:43] dumating
[3:32:43] na
[3:32:43] ang
[3:32:43] araw
[3:32:44] ng
[3:32:44] pagpapanagot,
[3:32:46] sa
[3:32:47] Senado
[3:32:47] ka
[3:32:47] na
[3:32:47] magpaliwanag.
[3:32:48] Maraming
[3:32:49] salamat,
[3:32:49] Mr.
[3:32:50] Speaker.
[3:32:50] Majority
[3:32:50] Leader.
[3:32:51] Mr.
[3:32:51] Speaker,
[3:32:52] I move
[3:32:52] to
[3:32:53] recognize
[3:32:53] the
[3:32:54] Honorable
[3:32:54] Christine
[3:32:55] Alexie
[3:32:56] B.
[3:32:56] Tutor
[3:32:56] from the
[3:32:57] 3rd
[3:32:57] District
[3:32:57] of
[3:32:58] Bohol
[3:32:58] for the
[3:32:58] explanation
[3:32:59] of her
[3:32:59] vote.
[3:33:00] Honorable
[3:33:00] Christine
[3:33:01] Alexie
[3:33:02] Tutor,
[3:33:03] 3rd
[3:33:03] District
[3:33:04] Bohol
[3:33:04] is here
[3:33:04] by
[3:33:04] recognized.
[3:33:06] Mr.
[3:33:06] Speaker,
[3:33:08] my
[3:33:08] vote of
[3:33:08] no reflects
[3:33:09] the voice
[3:33:10] of my
[3:33:10] people in
[3:33:11] the
[3:33:11] 3rd
[3:33:11] District
[3:33:12] of
[3:33:12] Bohol,
[3:33:13] which
[3:33:13] includes
[3:33:14] 436
[3:33:15] barangays
[3:33:16] and 19
[3:33:17] municipalities
[3:33:17] making
[3:33:19] it the
[3:33:19] largest
[3:33:20] district
[3:33:20] in
[3:33:21] Bohol.
[3:33:22] As
[3:33:22] their
[3:33:22] representative,
[3:33:24] I am
[3:33:24] responding to
[3:33:25] their call
[3:33:25] that there
[3:33:26] are other
[3:33:26] urgent
[3:33:27] priorities
[3:33:28] to
[3:33:28] address
[3:33:29] during
[3:33:30] this
[3:33:30] time
[3:33:30] of
[3:33:30] crisis.
[3:33:32] I
[3:33:32] have
[3:33:32] thoroughly
[3:33:32] consulted
[3:33:33] with
[3:33:33] our
[3:33:34] people
[3:33:34] and
[3:33:35] this
[3:33:35] decision
[3:33:36] represents
[3:33:37] the
[3:33:37] overwhelming
[3:33:38] majority
[3:33:39] in my
[3:33:40] district.
[3:33:40] I
[3:33:41] have
[3:33:41] voted
[3:33:42] for
[3:33:43] my
[3:33:43] vote of
[3:33:44] the
[3:33:44] vote of
[3:33:45] the
[3:33:46] vote of
[3:33:47] our
[3:33:47] people in
[3:33:48] the
[3:33:48] third
[3:33:49] district.
[3:33:51] By
[3:33:51] standing by
[3:33:52] this
[3:33:52] decision,
[3:33:53] I remain
[3:33:54] committed to
[3:33:55] protecting our
[3:33:56] democratic
[3:33:56] institutions
[3:33:57] while ensuring
[3:33:59] that the
[3:34:00] government's
[3:34:00] efforts are
[3:34:01] focused on
[3:34:02] issues that
[3:34:03] truly matter to
[3:34:04] the lives of
[3:34:05] our people.
[3:34:06] Thank you,
[3:34:07] Mr. Speaker.
[3:34:09] Majority Leader.
[3:34:11] Mr. Speaker,
[3:34:13] may we request
[3:34:14] to acknowledge
[3:34:14] Representative
[3:34:16] Julius Caesar
[3:34:17] J.
[3:34:17] Vergara of
[3:34:18] 3rd
[3:34:19] District
[3:34:19] by
[3:34:19] Sija
[3:34:20] to
[3:34:20] explain
[3:34:21] his
[3:34:21] vote.
[3:34:22] Honorable
[3:34:23] Julius
[3:34:23] Caesar
[3:34:25] Vergara,
[3:34:27] 3rd
[3:34:28] District
[3:34:28] by
[3:34:28] Sija,
[3:34:28] hereby
[3:34:29] recognize.
[3:34:33] Mr.
[3:34:34] Figure,
[3:34:36] I will
[3:34:36] be
[3:34:36] to
[3:34:37] vote of
[3:34:38] no.
[3:34:39] I will
[3:34:40] vote of
[3:34:41] no.
[3:34:41] I will
[3:34:44] respect the
[3:34:45] decision
[3:34:46] of the
[3:34:46] committee,
[3:34:48] the
[3:34:48] justice,
[3:34:49] and the
[3:34:49] process
[3:34:50] as a
[3:34:51] way to
[3:34:53] I'm going to go to the Noh, the Boto, after a great thinking.
[3:35:07] I can see that now the most important problems of our families today.
[3:35:21] The people's lives must be able to take care of everyone.
[3:35:28] There are a lot of problems in the Philippines that are affected by food security and the increase in the price of the BD.
[3:35:41] One day I saw that our national debt is $18.5 trillion, not because of the rate of exchange.
[3:35:58] We need the dollars. We need, wala tayong food security. Hanggang sa maliit na bilihin ay inaangkat pa natin.
[3:36:31] Sa aking pananaw, ang usapin ito ay hindi makabuluhang paggamit ng oras at atensyon at higit sa lahat, hindi makakabuti sa taong bayan.
[3:36:53] Iyahayag ito at magiging pangunahing usapin sa lahat ng pahayagan, pati na sa social media, na magdudulot ng iba't ibang opinion mula sa ating mga kababayan.
[3:37:17] Hindi ba sasagot ng impeachment ang mga mas mahalaga na pangangailangan ng higit na nakakaraming Pilipino tulad ng gutom?
[3:37:36] Pagpila na nakikita ko sa aming pangatlong distrito ng Nueva Echia para lamang bumiliin ng 20 pesos na bigas sa FTI at NFA.
[3:37:56] Hindi nito maibsan ang hirap ng buhay at pagtaas ng presyo ng pangunahing bilihin.
[3:38:14] Suporta sa magsasaka na umaasa sa mga pataba na inaangkat lahat mula sa iba't ibang bansa.
[3:38:25] At iba pang tulong mula sa gobyerno para sa siguridad at kapakanaan ng bawat Pilipino.
[3:38:39] Ako'y nalungkot at nalulungkot pagka merong mga tahasang nagsasagta na mga batang kong kasama.
[3:38:49] Na sinasabi nila na tayo'y binili.
[3:38:57] Hindi tayo binili.
[3:39:01] Tayo ay collegiate, collegial body.
[3:39:06] Tayo ay nagdesisyon sa ating sarili.
[3:39:11] Walang pera na namagitan sa ating mga boto.
[3:39:19] Dapat maintindihan ng bawal isa iyon.
[3:39:24] Yung mga salitang binitawan ng aking mga kasama na panira sa ating institusyon na ito.
[3:39:37] Sumasagot lamang doon nung ako'y in-initiate.
[3:39:43] When I was initiated, tinanong ako,
[3:39:48] Ano ba ang inaasahan mo at ikaw ay naging kongresista?
[3:39:55] Ang salita ko po ay simple.
[3:39:57] Titingin lang ko lamang po kung titinu pa yung ating bansa.
[3:40:09] Sabi nga, nung pinatay at pinaslang,
[3:40:15] nabayani natin si General Antonio Luna
[3:40:19] na pinaslang sa aming lugar sa Kabanatuan City,
[3:40:24] may baysiya, bayan o sarili.
[3:40:28] Iyon ang pinakamalaking kwestiyon.
[3:40:34] Sana, sana,
[3:40:38] yung mga susunod na henerasyon
[3:40:40] na magsasalita rito
[3:40:43] at magpagtitiwalaan ng taong bayan,
[3:40:48] unahin naman sana ang bayan bago ang sarili.
[3:40:54] Maraming salamat po, Mr. Speaker,
[3:40:58] for the time.
[3:41:00] Thank you.
[3:41:02] God bless.
[3:41:03] Majority Leader.
[3:41:04] Mr. Speaker,
[3:41:06] I wish to recognize
[3:41:08] Representative Isidro T. Ungab
[3:41:10] of 3rd District, Davao City
[3:41:12] to explain his vote.
[3:41:15] Honorable Isidro Ungab,
[3:41:17] 3rd District, Davao City
[3:41:19] is here by recognize.
[3:41:20] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[3:41:21] Mr. Speaker,
[3:41:22] I have been a congressman since 2007
[3:41:25] and this is the first time
[3:41:27] that I experience
[3:41:28] a time limit for interpellation
[3:41:31] so only three minutes.
[3:41:33] Pareho lang sa explanation vote.
[3:41:35] Yet, I would like to thank
[3:41:37] the Speaker for giving me
[3:41:38] a short extension.
[3:41:39] Pero sa totoo lang, Mr. Speaker,
[3:41:41] I have more than 100 pages
[3:41:42] of questions for interpellation.
[3:41:45] Dalawang page lang yung nabasa ko.
[3:41:47] But...
[3:41:47] Don't worry,
[3:41:48] I'm being generous to you today.
[3:41:50] Your Honor,
[3:41:51] let me read my explanation of no vote.
[3:41:55] I voted no
[3:41:56] not to excuse anyone from accountability,
[3:42:01] but to defend the integrity of impeachment
[3:42:04] and the fairness of our own process.
[3:42:06] Let me briefly explain.
[3:42:09] First,
[3:42:10] the case we are sending to the Senate
[3:42:12] is that the same case
[3:42:14] the Vice President was asked to answer.
[3:42:17] On March 16,
[3:42:19] she filed her consolidated,
[3:42:21] verified answer
[3:42:23] to the Sabalia and Cabrera complaints
[3:42:26] after the committee
[3:42:27] had already declared them
[3:42:29] sufficient informed substance and grounds.
[3:42:33] only after that did the committee bring in
[3:42:38] a new supplemental affidavit
[3:42:41] from Mr. Madriaga,
[3:42:43] expanded testimony from Antonio Trillanes,
[3:42:47] detailed AMLC figures running into billions,
[3:42:51] and NBI DOJ cyber and documentary evidence.
[3:42:53] All of those April additions
[3:42:58] are now woven into a single consolidated set of articles,
[3:43:03] but the respondent was never formally invited
[3:43:06] to amend her answer
[3:43:07] to address that expanded case.
[3:43:10] We strengthened and reshaped the charges,
[3:43:15] yet we never reopened the door for her to answer them.
[3:43:19] Second,
[3:43:20] two verified complaints
[3:43:22] have effectively been turned
[3:43:24] into something like a new complaint.
[3:43:26] The Constitution says
[3:43:28] impeachment must not be initiated,
[3:43:31] must be initiated
[3:43:32] by a verified complaint.
[3:43:34] Sabalia and Cabrera did that.
[3:43:37] They alleged misuse of confidential funds,
[3:43:39] bribery,
[3:43:40] unexplained wealth,
[3:43:41] and destabilization.
[3:43:43] But the consolidated articles go further.
[3:43:47] They merge and they relabel the grounds
[3:43:49] into broad patterns of abuse,
[3:43:52] import-specific spam madriagas,
[3:43:54] supplemental affidavit,
[3:43:55] trilianis, annexes,
[3:43:56] AMLC transaction patterns,
[3:43:58] and NBI transcripts,
[3:44:00] and then present a new unified narrative
[3:44:06] of sustained corruption
[3:44:07] and command responsibility.
[3:44:09] On paper,
[3:44:09] this House still invokes Sabalia and Cabrera,
[3:44:12] but in substance,
[3:44:14] we have a different post-April case.
[3:44:17] The Vice President has never been asked
[3:44:20] on the pleadings to admit or deny
[3:44:22] that consolidated,
[3:44:24] expanded version.
[3:44:27] For me,
[3:44:28] that combination,
[3:44:29] changing the case after the answer,
[3:44:32] turning into complaint,
[3:44:33] two complaints,
[3:44:34] into a new consolidated narrative,
[3:44:36] and doing so on a selective evidentiary base
[3:44:40] creates a serious risk of denial of due process
[3:44:44] and grave abuse of discretion by this House,
[3:44:47] I believe that if this impeachment is challenged
[3:44:50] before the Supreme Court,
[3:44:52] these very defects will be the center
[3:44:55] of the arguments against us.
[3:44:57] I repeat,
[3:44:59] my no vote is not a judgment
[3:45:01] on guilt or innocence.
[3:45:04] It is a judgment that this particular
[3:45:05] committee report and resolution
[3:45:07] do not meet the constitutional standard
[3:45:10] of fairness and notice
[3:45:12] that impeachment demands.
[3:45:13] we could have required
[3:45:16] the committee to confine itself
[3:45:18] more strictly to the verified complaints
[3:45:21] and to give the respondent
[3:45:23] a formal chance to answer
[3:45:24] the consolidated articles
[3:45:26] before we voted.
[3:45:28] We chose not to.
[3:45:30] For those reasons,
[3:45:33] and out of respect for the Constitution
[3:45:35] and for the long-term credibility
[3:45:38] of impeachment
[3:45:38] as an instrument of accountability,
[3:45:42] I vote no, Mr. Speaker.
[3:45:46] Majority Leader,
[3:45:47] Mr. Speaker,
[3:45:50] we'd like to acknowledge
[3:45:51] Representative Audrey K. T. Zubiri
[3:45:55] of 3rd District Bukidnon
[3:45:57] to explain her vote.
[3:45:59] Honorable Audrey K. Zubiri,
[3:46:01] 3rd District Bukidnon,
[3:46:02] is here by recognize.
[3:46:03] Thank you very much.
[3:46:05] Good evening, Mr. Speaker.
[3:46:07] I chose to abstain from voting
[3:46:09] so as not to prejudice
[3:46:11] or preempt the independent judgment
[3:46:13] of my husband,
[3:46:15] Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri,
[3:46:16] who will be serving as a senator judge
[3:46:19] in the impeachment court.
[3:46:21] Thank you very much.
[3:46:25] Majority Leader,
[3:46:32] but before we continue,
[3:46:34] the Chair would like to manifest
[3:46:37] that I was informed by the Secretariat
[3:46:39] of a correction in the result
[3:46:41] of the nominal voting
[3:46:42] on the House Resolution No. 989
[3:46:45] that the body earlier adopted.
[3:46:48] The correct result is as follows.
[3:46:53] Affirmative 257 instead of 255,
[3:46:58] negative 25 instead of 26,
[3:47:01] and abstention remains at 9.
[3:47:04] In view thereof,
[3:47:05] let the records reflect the said result.
[3:47:07] Majority Leader.
[3:47:08] Mr. Speaker,
[3:47:10] I move to endorse to the Senate
[3:47:11] the resolution setting forth
[3:47:13] the Articles of Impeachment
[3:47:15] together with all the annexes
[3:47:17] pursuant to the rules
[3:47:18] of House on impeachment proceedings.
[3:47:21] Further,
[3:47:22] I further move that
[3:47:23] the Secretary General
[3:47:24] be directed to prepare
[3:47:26] and transmit the same
[3:47:28] to the Senate
[3:47:29] for appropriate action
[3:47:30] in accordance with the Constitution
[3:47:32] and the rules of the House.
[3:47:34] Is there any objection?
[3:47:35] The Chair, here's none.
[3:47:37] The motion is approved.
[3:47:38] The resolution setting forth
[3:47:40] the Articles of Impeachment
[3:47:41] together with all annexes
[3:47:43] is hereby endorsed to the Senate.
[3:47:47] Mr. Speaker,
[3:47:48] as soon as the Articles of Impeachment
[3:47:49] are transmitted,
[3:47:51] I further move to furnish
[3:47:52] the respondent,
[3:47:53] the complainants,
[3:47:54] and the Council's copies
[3:47:55] of the committee report
[3:47:56] and the resolution setting forth
[3:47:58] the Articles of Impeachment
[3:48:00] including its annexes.
[3:48:02] Is there any objection?
[3:48:03] The Chair, here's none.
[3:48:05] The motion is approved.
[3:48:06] The Secretary General
[3:48:07] is so directed.
[3:48:08] Majority Leader.
[3:48:09] Mr. Speaker,
[3:48:10] I move to suspend session
[3:48:12] until tomorrow,
[3:48:13] May 12, 2026
[3:48:14] at 3 o'clock
[3:48:15] in the afternoon.
[3:48:16] The session is suspended
[3:48:17] until tomorrow,
[3:48:18] May 12, 2026
[3:48:20] at 3 o'clock
[3:48:20] in the afternoon.