MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Justice has taken to calling itself the 'impeachment committee' as it examines the complaint filed by lawyer Larry Gadon against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. READ: Highlights from the Sereno impeachment hearingAccording to the House of Representatives website, the committee has 55 members. Rep. Vicente "Ching" Veloso (Leyte, 3rd District)Prior to winning a House seat, Veloso was a member of the bench of the Court of Appeals. He sits as the vice chairperson of the House justice panel. Rep. Ramon Rocamora (Siquijor)A first-term district representative, Rocamora ran as an independent candidate in the 2016 national elections.

Source: Philippine Star December 08, 2017 05:03 UTC