Solons slam Leviste: Privilege speech is for truth, not baseless claims

MANILA, Philippines — More lawmakers holding key positions in the House of Representatives have called out Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste over his unparliamentary actions during a plenary session, saying that House members are given the opportunity to deliver speeches so that they can speak the truth and not make baseless claims. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Speakers Paolo Ortega V and Jay Khonghun condemned Leviste’s speech last Tuesday, which they said eventually led to a “sweeping and unfair accusation” against several House members that had nothing to do with his grievances. Leviste on Tuesday called out Executive Secretary Ralph Recto […]...

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