Rules of procedure in impeachment proceedings

These Rules shall apply to all proceedings for impeachment in the House of Representatives against the President, Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions and the Ombudsman for culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes or betrayal of public trust.


Rules of procedure governing inquiries in aid of legislation of the House of Representatives

Pursuant to Section 21, Article VI of the Constitution, the House of Representatives or any of its committees, may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with these rules.

The filing or pendency of a case before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial or administrative body shall not stop or abate any inquiry conducted to carry out a legislative purpose.


Eulogy of the Representative of Batanes for the late Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, August 25, 2012

Sabado ng hapon po ‘yon n’ung makatanggap ako ng tawag mula sa aking anak na si Julia. Nabahala ako sa tinig ng kanyang boses, sinabi niya na may nangyari sa eroplano na sakay si Secretary Jesse, at hindi pa ito umabot sa Masbate. Sabi ko sa anak ko, itigil na natin ang ating pag-uusap at magdasal tayo nang taimtim para sa kaligtasan ni Secretary Jesse at ng kanyang mga kasama.


Statement: The Speaker of the House on the recovery of the body of Sec. Robredo, August 21, 2012

To his wife Atty. Lenny, and his daughters Aika, Patricia, and Jillian Therese, as well as to the pilots’ families, we condole with you and sincerely share your loss. To those who untiringly searched for him and his pilots—Capt. Jessup Bahinting and Capt. Kshitiz Chand—we offer our gratitude for your priceless efforts. To those who prayed with us, our gratitude as well. We may not understand the ways of the Almighty but know that it is certain that Jesse is in His care and continues to watch over this nation that he loved dearly.


Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona, May 28, 2012 (Rep. Fariñas)

Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona delivered by Representative Rodolfo Fariñas  [Delivered at the Session Hall of the Senate, Pasay City, on May 28, 2012] Good afternoon, Mr. President and the honorable members of the Senate sitting in impeachment. Narinig po natin iyong depensa, mga alegasyon nila at […]


Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona, May 28, 2012 (House Speaker Belmonte)

Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona delivered by House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.  [Delivered at the Session Hall of the Senate, Pasay City, on May 28, 2012] Mr. Senate President, members of the Senate, countrymen. Thank you for allowing me the honor of addressing this august chamber […]


Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Corona, May 28, 2012 (Rep. Niel Tupas Jr.)

Oral argument of the prosecution during the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona delivered by Representative Niel C. Tupas Jr. [Delivered at the Session Hall of the Senate, Pasay City, on May 28, 2012]  Mr. Senate President, honorable members of this Senate Tribunal, Mr. Speaker of the House and Majority Leader, fellow members of […]