First impeachment rap vs Aquino found sufficient in form
Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives justice committee has found sufficient in form the first impeachment complaint against President Benigno Aquino III.
During Tuesday’s committee hearing, chairman Iloilo Rep. Niel Tupas Jr. noted that 53 members found sufficient in form the first impeachment rap. Meanwhile, one objected while another abstained.
Upon finding it sufficient in form, the committee concurred that the complaint was verified by the endorsing lawmakers.
The impeachment raps were endorsed by militant lawmakers Bayan Muna Representatives Neri Colmenares and Carlos Zarate, Anakpawis Rep Fernando Hicap, Kabataan Rep. Terry Ridon, Act Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio aand Gabriela Rep. Emmi De Jesus.
A fourth impeachment rap accused Aquino of sustaining the outlawed Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in the 2014 budget. The SC declared as unconstitutional the congressional pork at the height of a corruption scandal under the alleged scheme of Janet Lim-Napoles.
Article continues after this advertisementBut the complaint failed to reach the floor in time for the committee referral of the first three complaints.
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