House assistant majority leader and Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun reaffirmed the House’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public service, emphasizing that addressing political controversies must not come at the expense of the Filipino people’s needs.
“Let me be clear: the people demand results, not political drama. We have repeatedly said, in media interviews, that impeachment is not on the House agenda. Simply because we believe that the best way to address these issues is through thorough investigations and concrete reforms, not political distractions,” Khonghun said in a press release from the Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez.
He stressed that public concerns over the use of confidential funds and reports of questionable transactions linked to previous administrations are being addressed head-on by various committees of the House.
“We are working to uncover the truth without turning this into a political circus,” he said, adding that rather than focusing on political maneuvers, the House is prioritizing legislative measures to prevent similar controversies, such as enhancing oversight mechanisms for government spending, and ensuring stricter accountability for public funds.
“Our job is to ensure that taxpayers’ money is spent wisely and reaches the people who need it most. We want to ensure transparency and accountability without fueling unnecessary divisiveness,” he explained.
But Khonghun reminded the public that the House of Representatives has a constitutional duty to act on impeachment complaints filed by ordinary citizens, or civic groups.
He emphasized that impeachment is a serious process that must not be abused or politicized. It is a mechanism of last resort, to be used only when the evidence and the law demand it.
“Impeachment is not a tool for political gain. It must be treated with the gravity it deserves, ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and impartial,” he said as he urged his colleagues to remain focused on addressing the everyday struggles of ordinary Filipinos, such as rising prices, unemployment, and access to essential services. ||