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Risa slams Senate impeachment spox
Senator Risa Hontiveros stated that Reginald Tongol, spokesperson for the Senate Impeachment Court, only speaks for himself and the court's presiding officer, Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero, not for all senator-judges.
Hontiveros clarified that Tongol's statements do not represent her voice as a Senator-Judge, emphasizing that the Senate's strength lies in its collective judgment.
She criticized the impeachment court for unilaterally deciding on its rules.
Hontiveros also pointed out the inconsistency of the court's claim that it cannot convene until the 20th Congress begins, while simultaneously making decisions on its rules.
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