Thursday, May 27, 2004 (Philippines)

CENSURED. A Congress sergeant-at-arms carrying the House emblem approaches opposition lawmakers Rep. Didagen Dilangalen (left) while Rep. Celso Lobregat comes to his aid during a heated argument at the joint session. Dilangalen yesterday was ordered censured by Deputy Speaker Raul Gonzales when a heckler sent a note telling Diangalen to shut up, which set off a verbal rampage from the congressman.(AFP FOTO) THE Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu City Chapter has formally asked the Supreme Court to investigate Judge Ildefonso Suerte over his handling of the Cedrick Devinadera case. In a resolution, approved on mass motion, the chapter said there is a need for the High Tribunal to investigate the judge because his ruling to convict a self-confessed accomplice in the killing of Alona Bacolod-Ecleo “derails the administration of justice.” “The conviction of the self-confessed accomplice will be used by the defense in the case of People vs. Ruben Ecleo,” the IBP warned. [full story]

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