The House of Representatives introduced Atty. Antonio “Audie” Bucoy as the new House impeachment prosecutor spokesman for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
During his first press conference earlier today, following his introduction to the press, Bucoy was asked about any monetary compensation for his role and clarified that it was ‘pro bono’, meaning he will work without pay.
“Wala po. Ako po ay pinakaiusapan kung maaring tumulong. Hindi ko na po kinakailanganan ng bayad, para sa bayan. Hindi po bayad, bayan”. Bucoy assured.
According to Bucoy, he was iniated by his friends from the prosecution panel to step in for the job.
In his opening speech, Bucoy stated the importance of the role of the Senate and the entire country as its citizens.
“Hindi lamang ang pangalawang pangulo ang nasasakdal. Nasasakdal din dito ang institusyon ng Senado, bilang isang impeachment court. Nasasakdal din ang buong sambayanan na dapat din na buksan ang mga mata [at] makilahok sa proseso upang sa gayon ay matugutan ang mga pag-aaagam-agam at mga katanungan” he said.
Bucoy is an alumnus of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law and has been practicing litigation law for 41 years. | via Clarence Concepcion | Photo Screengrab from the House of Representatives
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