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Thursday, May 27, 2004 (Philippines)
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| CENSURED. A Congress sergeant-at-arms carrying the House emblem approaches opposition lawmaker Rep. Didagen Dilangalen (left) while Rep. Celso Lobregat comes to his aid during a heated argument at the joint session. Dilangalen was ordered censured Wednesday 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) |
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MANILA -- A heated exchange between two legislators forced the suspension at 8:46 Wednesday night of a joint Congress session deliberating the rules for the canvassing of votes for president and vice president.
The session was suspended after Maguindanao Rep. Didagen Dilangalen reacted to a note from the audience telling him to "shut up" and stop "wasting taxpayers' money" while he was interpellating Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis Pangilinan.
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