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CAGAYAN de Oro Rep. Constantino Jaraula: The two sides have brilliantly articulated their causes. I cannot possibly add anything more. We must think of larger concerns, the survival of our economy. His vote: Yes

Antique Rep. Exequiel Javier: No impeachment complaint may be enforced in a year. "If we cut all the laws against the devil, what law will protect us?" I give the president the benefit of law. When a critical mass could not be mustered, the call for impeachment was then initiated. His vote: Yes

Pasig Rep. Robert Vincent Jaworski: We should not be afraid of what will happen. Just worry for what needs to be done. The Philippines is a democratic state, sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them. The very essence of impeachment is people empowerment. It is a process provided so that the people would not have to resort to other means. We have been robbed of our right, but not our freedom. His vote: No

Cebu Rep. Simeon Kintanar: The 2nd district of Cebu voted overwhelmingly for the President. We were saddened by accusations of cheating in Cebu. It is very important to us to support and respect the President. I have to be guided by the sentiments of the people I represent. His vote: Yes

Cebu City Rep. Raul del Mar: The voice recordings are clearly violative of the wiretapping law and cannot be accepted as evidence. The accusation is that the committee deliberately chose the Lozano complaint because it was a weak complaint, the implication being that it was predetermined exercise to protect the president. This is absolutely wrong. The justice committee had no choice but to uphold the rule of law. His vote: Yes

Negros Occidental Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson: Our country is in political and economic crisis resulting from the Garci tapes controversy. But instead of resorting to the rule of law, some sectors resorted to other means. A vote of 1/3 of the House shall be necessary. In the case at hand, they have to muster that. This is the basic democratic rule and not for people to resort to the rule of mob. We must uphold the Constitution under the process of democracy. His vote: Yes

Misamis Oriental Rep. Danilo Lagbas: No explanation for his Yes vote.

Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman: When I supported the debt cap, it was praised. When I advocated for the passage of a magna carta for students, it was applauded. Whe I authored a bill on reproductive health rights and responsible parenthood, women’s groups applauded. I do not need applause for this vote to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution and the rule of law. No impeachment complaint can be filed against the same official in one year. An affirmative vote will strengthen that no illegally obtained evidence will preclude the guilt of any official. An affirmative vote will even accelerate the end to the crisis and stop the political bickerings. His vote: Yes

Tarlac Rep. Jesli Lapus: Calling their impeachment vote as conscience vote, we can grant them that self-adulation. But in theology there could be an erroneous conscience. My vote is a consequence vote. It is a consequence of the complacency of opportunists who seek power by unwittingly aggravating the crisis in our country. We should not jump from the frying pan to the fire. I am instructed by my constituents to maintain our support for the president. His vote: Yes

Eastern Samar Rep. Marcelino Libanan: Let us veer away from the politics of destruction to the politics of performance. We shall refocus the national energy toward solving the concerns of our country, a more fundamental need, the need for charter change. His vote: Yes

Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin Jr.: The report is quite good. But it fails to address whether or not it was the duty of the committee to consolidate the complaints to one complaint. It also fails to consider whether it was possible to include the fraud in the elections in the complaint. The committee failed to present us with the best of the complaints. It makes it impossible to present a rational choice. His vote: No

Manila Rep. Jaime Lopez: The Lozano complaint was immediately dismissed as insufficient in substance. I cannot join the majority in this issue. There are three classes of fact: buong katotohanan, judicial facts, recital of facts yet to be proven in court. It is my opinion that there was already a recital of facts in the committee that has yet to be examined. The complaint must be recommitted to the committee. His vote: Abstain

Davao Rep. Ruy Elias Lopez: The report dismisses the three reports. Are we afraid of the truth? We should not fear the truth. The truth has yet to be unraveled. It has yet to be heard. The committee report does not seek to reveal this truth. His vote: No

Lanao del Sur Rep. Benasing Macarambon Jr.: I am not a lawyer. But I have observed that only upon the permission of court, wiretapped conversations can only be used for specific laws. I have also read the SC decision and the Francisco et. al and the Davide impeachment. It specifically bars the House from more than one complaint. I am using my conscience now, not for myself but for the Filipino people. It dictates me to look into the effect of the impeachment in the economy. His vote: Yes

APEC Rep. Sunny Rose Madamba: Where is the truth, what is the truth? The interpretation of the Constitution has been presented in the House rules. We examine our conscience and cast our votes. I’m considering our national interest. Her vote: Yes

AVE Rep. Eulogio Magsaysay: This nation is governed by a government of laws. Many were not happy with my decision. But I accept their criticisms, if a Yes vote will bring about a stronger economy, food for our people, education, and peace for our families. I am beholden only to my duty to the people and not anything else. His vote: Yes

Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros Magsaysay: The impeachment complaint has sparked debates, divisiveness and sleepless nights to us and the country. Everyday people come to me to seek for jobs in the Freeport Zone. Many investors in the zone told me they are afraid of what will happen with their investments. Many of them have stopped their expansion programs until this crisis tides over. Some of my constituents said I should sign the impeachment complaint, but when I went around my district, the majority of them just want jobs. They don’t know any laws if they are hungry. Her vote: Yes

Partido Manggagawa Rep. Renato Magtubo: I am tempted to vote Yes. Not to hide the truth behind the president but to expose a greater truth—the kind of politics we have in Congess. The impeachment of GMA will not solve the crisis. Here, the search for truth and justice has always been and will always be a futile exercise.
What is wrong becomes right, and the truth is hidden. I will take the truth to the parliament of the streets. His vote: No

Davao Oriental Rep. Corazon Malanyaon: My conscience dictates that at all times I can only bring to this body the voice of my constitutents. I cannot negate the authority vested upon me. My vote for the approval is a vote against the impeachment of the president, a vote consistent with the desire of my constituents. Her vote: Yes

Cagayan Rep. Manuel Mamba: When I withdrew my support for the president and endorsed the impeachment, I was motivated by my love of country and our people. I have been a consistent supporter and vote-getter for the president. During the last election, when she lost miserably in region 2, she won overwhelmingly in my town, without having to talk to any election official. But I have always believed that leaders make nations. It is leaders that inspire. Leaders should be beyond reproach, beyond doubt, icons of integrity, decency, and morality. We are tasked to search for the truth. Let us continue. His vote: No

Batangas Rep. Hermilando Mandanas: The significance of this constitutional exercise cannot be overemphasized. The members of the House should continue to fight for the singular opportunity to earnestly search for truth and justice. But no one here has the monopoly of truth. And no one here has a pure conscience to judge the motives of our colleagues. But we have not yet honestly reached out for the truth. Our hearts are still crying out for a true due process. Our people are thirsty for the truth. Our people are tired, they are losing hope. We have to show them that we are doing our best to provide our children a better future. His vote: No

Sultan Kudarat Rep. Suharto Mangudadatu: I believe in the mandate of our president. I rise to speak for our children and our children’s children. A decision has been made. Let us now devote our time to uniting our people. Let us set our country free and to the road to prosperity. His vote: Yes

Alagad Rep. Rodante Marcoleta: I am voting no because we filed the original complaint. We have been getting a lot of flak from the minority and I have repeatedly asked for the opportunity to explain. They tried up to the last minute to make me sign the amended complaint. But I could not. They admitted to me that they needed to add charges to the complaint so they can entice more endorsers. There were concessions in that amended complaint so more will sign. This is sad. And they say they’re for the truth? I am voting no so that people will learn to trust their government a little more, so that we will unite behind our government and heal the wounds brought by this process. His vote: No

Anakpawis Rep. Rafael Mariano: If Malacañang thought that by ending this impeachment process then we have ended the political crisis, they are wrong. This crisis is brought about by the president’s loss of moral ascendancy and the loss of the people’s trust in her. The more that the president covers up the truth, the greater will be the clamor for her to step down. The people are ready to continue the fight. We will bring power to the people. His vote: No

Cebu Rep. Clavel Martinez: I disagree that it is the Lozano complaint that should be accepted. I do not find any support to such contention from any book or from any legal luminaries. Have we fooled ourselves or have we fooled the people? We owe it to the people to be truthful. Her vote: No

Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza: I cannot support a report that seeks to exonerate a President who continues to cheat and lie to the people. The truth will not rest in silence. There are issues such as diverting funds from the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani to support her candidacy. It is saddening that even before and after the elections, the President has been staging her victory; the cheating was done even here in the House of Representatives. How could it have been done without a member of this House allowing it? If the media can find the truth, why can’t we find the truth? Her vote: No

Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado: Be not afraid. God is good. In Southern Leyte, the people want action. They delivered more than 82 percent of votes to the President. No other president except the winner and no other winner except President Arroyo. His vote: Yes

Isabela Rep. Anthony Miranda: "The Filipino is worth dying for." No amount of money can equal what our heroes have achieved for our freedom. I have been accused that I was bribed and that my district received P65 million. This is but commensurate to our need, in building a road. His vote: Yes

Palawan Rep. Abraham Kahlil Mitra: What is popular is not necessarily right. The underlying issue is on the substance and not the form. The offense may or not be an indictable offense. Much has been said and written, we may be wrong or we may be right but there are rules governing the proceedings. If I am to commit a mistake, let it reside in the Constitution. His vote: Yes

Manila Rep. Ernesto Nieva: Why is the president always being blamed for the woes of this nation? His vote: Yes

An Waray Rep. Florencio Noel: Whom should we believe? Who will right the wrong? Who will stand as an example to the next generation? No matter how much we try to right the wrong, may lamat na. We need a credible leader. It is imperative that credible answers are given. The questionable moves of the committee bar the right of the people here. His vote: No

Davao City Rep. Prospero Nograles: I will submit my explanation in writing. His vote: Yes

Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo: We condemn the junking of the impeachment complaint. The amended complaint is the only qualified and verified complaint. The maneuverings have led to the thwarting of the impeachment of the President. We feel aggrieved. We have been denied justice. Can we say that we’re still doing our duty to the people? It is not here in the halls of the Congress but on the streets that the truth will be known. His vote: No

Davao del Norte Rep. Arrel Olaño: The justice committee made a correct decision. His vote: Yes

La Union Rep. Manuel Ortega: The voice of the people is the voice of the land. By virtue of the overwhelming mandate of my district to represent them, I say, La Union is overwhelmingly voting yes.