The 258-strong lower chamber

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After her impeachment in the lower House, Gutierrez will now be tried in the 23-member Senate, which will act as a court when it reopens in May following a monthlong break.
Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has been accused of failing to investigate allegations against former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, top generals and other officials for alleged graft in a nation long gripped by crushing poverty.
The 258-strong lower chamber, which consists mainly of local millionaires and scions of political dynasties, has long been considered a bastion of the country's corrupt and chaotic politics.
After a lengthy debate,moncler quciny, 212 lawmakers from the powerful House of Representatives voted to impeach Gutierrez.
"There are only a few moments when we can be proud to be members of this House," said left-wing Rep. Teodoro ############. "This is one of them."
"If we take out the ombudsman, then the way is clear for an even fight to prosecute Arroyo,moncler quincy," said Risa Hontiveros, an Aquino ally who was among those who filed impeachment complaints against Gutierrez.
Arroyo,christian louboutin, now a House member, led 46 lawmakers in voting against the impeachment. The former president, looking dejected,Moncler outlet, walked alone out of the flag-draped plenary hall,moncler, once the bedrock of her power.
Ruling coalition allies of President Benigno Aquino III broke into applause and raised their fists as the votes were announced after the nationally televised session, which lasted into the early hours of Tuesday.
Gutierrez denied the allegations and made an unsuccessful bid to prod the Supreme Court to stop the House impeachment proceedings.
MANILA, Philippines - Philippine lawmakers impeached the country's chief anti-corruption investigator Tuesday in a move that could clear the way to prosecute the country's former president.
Gutierrez, who was justice secretary during Arroyo's presidency,doudoune moncler, was accused by several left-wing activists and complainants of betraying public trust when she allegedly mishandled cases and failed to go after Arroyo, Arroyo's husband,Louboutin chaussure pas cher, top generals and other officials for alleged graft.
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