Manila Philippines – September 19, 2016, Senator Richard Gordon appointed as new Chairman of Committee on Justice.
Senator Leila De lima who is ousted as Chairman will be replaced by Senator Richard Gordon. Sixteen senators voted to remove Leila de Lima as the Chairman of Committee, as well as declare the rest of the committee posts vacant. Four senators opposed the motion, while two abstained — including de Lima who walked out halfway through proceedings.
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Please see video below of Richard Gordon speech after he appointed as chairman.
“I do so without any lobbying on my part to chair this committee,” Gordon said, after thanking those who voted for him.
Source: CNN NEWS PH
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