Absolute Divorce Bill, aprubado na sa ikatlo at huling pagbasa ng Kamara
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00:00 With 126 members voting in the affirmative, 109 in the negative, and 20 abstentions, House Bill 9349 is approved on third and final.
00:13 [Applause]
00:15 The House of Representatives has approved the so-called Absolute Divorce Act.
00:22 In the vote in the plenary, some congressmen became very emotional. Some tried to stop the passing of the bill.
00:32 Being a parishioner of the San Antonio de Padua parish of Barangay Nazareth, Cagayan, Eurocity, I therefore in also the presence of the religious organizations, I vote a resounding and strong NO to the divorce bill.
00:49 But in the end, those who support it are still more emotional.
00:54 Under the Absolute Divorce Bill, divorce will be allowed in the country, which is expected to be easier and cheaper way to get a visa for marriage.
01:04 But it should have sufficient grounds, such as physical violence, drug addiction, marital infidelity, irreconcilable differences, and psychological incapacity.
01:16 The principal author of the Panukala, Albay First District Representative Ed Salagman, is completely thankful for the approval of the divorce bill.
01:24 Madam Speaker, starting tomorrow, we shall begin our campaign in the Senate so that its counterpart measure, which has long been ripe for plenary deliberations, shall similarly be passed.
01:43 Aside from this, House Bill No. 10439, or Panukalang Gawin ng Legal, is also in second reading, the use of medical cannabis in the country, which is also a controversial Panukala.
01:56 Before the session ended, Davo Del Norte, First District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez, was also laughed at by the cameras due to his disorderly behavior and other violations.
02:08 Alvarez even trended after the military was asked to return the support to the administration, which for some is considered inciting to sedition.
02:20 Alvarez was sentenced to censure or a formal conviction by the camera for his behavior.
02:27 This is lower than the recommendation of the House Ethics Committee, which is to suspend him.
02:33 This means that Alvarez's work is still going on.
02:37 The Committee on Ethics and Privileges finds that Representative Pantaleon D. Alvarez has indeed uttered unparliamentary and inappropriate statements.
02:49 Thus, by a unanimous vote of all the members being a quorum, the committee thereby recommends to the House of Representatives the imposition of the penalty of 60 days suspension from the service.
03:05 Censure is a formal reprimand, a public statement by the House of Representatives of its disapproval of the conduct of Representative Pantaleon Alvarez.
03:18 In this instance, censure would suffice in addressing the misconduct without being excessively harsh.
03:29 Censure serves as a sufficient measure to address that misconduct without unduly impacting the ability to serve his constituents.
03:43 In the end, House Speaker Martin Romualdez faced the plenary to return the cameras' success under the second regular session of the 19th Congress.
03:54 This is their last session before the Senate Day Adjournment.
03:58 Special thanks go to our esteemed Senior Deputy Speaker and our Deputy Speakers,
04:05 our resolute Majority Leader, accompanied by his ever-reliable Senior Deputy and Assistant Majority Leaders,
04:14 our hard-working counterparts in the minority, led by the equally diligent Minority Leader and our dedicated Committee Chairpersons.
04:24 We also recognize the invaluable contributions of the contractual employees, janitorial services, and security personnel,
04:33 most especially the media, our partner in disseminating legislative information to the people.
04:41 We sincerely appreciate your commendable work.
04:46 [Applause]
04:53 While we have achieved significant milestones, our journey is far from over.
04:59 Let us march forward with a renewed sense of purpose, fortified by courage and unwavering determination,
05:08 poised to confront the trials that lie ahead.
05:13 Thank you and I urge that we all continue to serve our beloved nation with dignity and integrity.
05:23 Together, united in our resolve, let us build a better future for all.
05:30 The cameras were scheduled to return to the session in July, but Romualdez assured that even after the adjournment,
05:36 their services and attention to the issue will continue.
05:39 Melalas Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
05:44 Pinas.
05:44 (applause)