English: "While the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines currently criminalizes perjury and false testimony, the current penalties are not commensurate with the consequences of receiving false testimonies from government personnel during Congressional proceedings in addressing and protecting the public interest," Padilla said in his bill, the proposed "Truthful Congressional Inquiry Act."
Filipino: "While the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines currently criminalizes perjury and false testimony, the current penalties are not commensurate with the consequences of receiving false testimonies from government personnel during Congressional proceedings in addressing and protecting the public interest," ani Padilla sa kanyang panukalang batas, ang panukalang "Truthful Congressional Inquiry Act."