Lawyers group criticizes Philippine House for treatment of Vice President's chief of staff

A group of trial lawyers in the Philippines criticized the House of Representatives for its treatment of Zuleika Lopez, chief of staff to the Vice President. Lopez was cited for contempt and detained during a hearing on alleged misuse of public funds. The Quezon City Trial Lawyers League, led by Vic Rodriguez, argued that the House violated Lopez's rights to due process. They claimed the committee did not properly consider her request for reconsideration and acted with excessive authority. Lopez is currently at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center after experiencing a panic attack. The lawyers called for the House committee to address her motion and ensure her rights are respected.