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House’s decision on impeachment complaint may be confirmed on Nov 26

Nov 20, 2008 | Mich109

MANILA, Philippines – The Committee on Justice of the House said that there is a possibility for them to settle upon the impeachment complaint against the current president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, on Wednesday next week.

Matias Defensor, Committee on Justice Chairman, said that the House would be discussing about the advantages and disadvantages of the impeachment complaint from the minority and majority bloc for the next two meeting that they would be conducting. It was said that the decision would be finalized by November 26.

The scheduled hearing of the House regarding the impeachment complaint was put on hold on Thursday when the minority congressmen called for it to be rescheduled for Monday the coming week.

Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago stated that the opposition congressmen are supposed to provide evidences that would support the adequacy of the complaint on the hearing that is to be conducted on Monday.

After the minorities’ presentation finishes at the day’s end, the administration congressmen will present their side the next day to oppose the evidences.

Senator Defensor also stated that only after both sides are heard could the House determine if they could declare that the complaint is sufficient in substance.

Jose de Venecia III’s impeachment complaint was announced to be sufficient in form by the House Justice Committee last Tuesday.

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