Even if the requirements are met, a request could be denied if the House decides it has no merit, the resolution states. RELATED: Who's who: Richest, poorest House members in 2017 |“House Resolution 2467 and Congress’ continued failure to pass the Freedom of Information Bill gives us reason to suspect this legislature intends to reverse whatever advances in honest and transparent governance have been made through the years,” it added. Member’s business and financial interests, names of relatives in government and details of government-issued identification cards will be crossed out as well. The Palace denied but also defended the police operation, saying members of the teachers' union should not be worried about being monitored if they are not doing anything illegal. READ: Declare 'profiling' ACT members unconstitutional, court askedIn March 2018, the House committee on justice voted to impeach Maria Lourdes Sereno, since ousted as chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Source: Philippine Star February 02, 2019 10:07 UTC