MANILA, Philippines — The first hearing on the impeachment complaint filed against Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen before the House of Representatives is set next week.
According to the House website, the hearing is set on May 27. The hearing was scheduled only two days after the impeachment complaint was referred by the House committee on rules to the committee on justice.
Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr., who serves as the vice chairperson of the committee on justice, said earlier the impeachment complaint is not included in the House’s priorities as the lower chamber hustles to approve other measures before the sine die adjournment on June 5.
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