HINILING ng isang abogado kay Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander G.Gesmundo na imbestigahan at kung maaaring ma-disbar ang dating Biliran Lone District Representative na si Atty. Glenn Chong dahil sa pagbabanta umano nitong sampalin si First Lady Atty. Liza Araneta-Marcos sa isang prayer rally na sumusuporta kay Pastor Apollo Quiboloy at Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI).
“Dear Chief Justice Gesmundo, This has reference to the alleged remarks made by former Biliran Rep. Atty. Glenn Chong during a prayer rally in support of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) that turned into an anti-Marcos rally. Atty. Chong purportedly stated his intention to slap first lady Atty. Liza Araneta-Marcos on her face. Such reprehensible remarks not only demoralize the dignity of Atty. Liza Araneta- Marcos as the first lady of our country but also reflect a disturbing attitude towards women in general.,” nakasaad sa liham na ipinadala kay Gesmundo ng Marso 15, ni Atty. Dankel Yelaogan na may subject na” Request for Investigation and Possible Disbarment of Former Biliran Representative Atty. Glenn Chong”.
Ayon kay Yelaogan, naganap ang naturang komento ni Chong sa prayer rally na naging anti-Marcos rally.
“Such reprehensible remarks not only demoralize the dignity of Atty. Liza Araneta- Marcos as the first lady of our country but also reflect a disturbing attitude towards women in general. As citizens of the Philippines, we must uphold the principles of equality, respect and dignity for all individuals, regardless of their gender or position. This matter shall be thoroughly investigated by the appropriate authorities to warrant accountability and uphold the integrity of our legal profession,” sabi ni Yelaogan.
“Atty. Chong’s alleged remarks are not only unethical but also violative of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability. If necessary, a disciplinary proceedings be initiated, including the possibility of disbarment, against Atty. Glenn Chong, Such actions are necessary to uphold the standards of professionalism and ethical conduct within the legal profession and to send a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated,” dagdag ni Yelaogan na iginiit ang di katanggap tanggap umano na komento ng ginawa ng isang abogado.
Binanggit ni Yelaogan na attachment sa kanyang liham ang isang news article ng politico.com.ph ng Marso 14 tungkol sa naturang pangyayari.
Sa naturang news article, tinuligsa ni House Deputy Majoriy Leader and Iloilo Representative Janette Garin si Chong sa umano’s kawalang ng respeto sa First Lady lalo na at ito ay babae at masamang halimbawa umano sa sinabi nito.
Samantala sa magkahiwalay na statement sinabi ni Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers at Surigao del Sur Rep. Johnny Pimentel na dapat umano ay humingi ng paumanhin si Chong sa banta nitong pagsampal sa First Lady.
That is conduct unbecoming of a gentleman… It is Women’s Month. Chong should apologize,” sabi ni Barbers ng Nacionalista Party.
Si Chong ay nagsilbi bilang Biliran congressman mula 2007 hanggang 2010, subalit nabigo siya na muling maluklok noong halalan ng 2010 at 2013. Ma. Luisa Macabuhay-Garcia
