Manila, Philippines - Lawmakers have joined the growing clamor for the House ethics committee to probe the involvement of some of their colleagues in the exorcism rite at the start of the impeachment hearings, even as they expressed belief that Fr. Robert Reyes should be censured by the Church for conducting the ceremony.

Reps. Mauricio Domogan (Lakas,Baguio City) and Douglas Cagas (NPC,Davao del Sur) said the rites implied a cleansing of the House of evil spirits, which is totally absurd and unfair for its members.

The solons said those involved in the rites have also undermined the sense of discernment of House members in acting on the impeachment complaint now being heard by the committee on justice.

Domogan and Cagas have joined Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin, who earlier urged the House ethics committee to look into House members who were involved in the exorcism rite on Tuesday for what he said was an abuse of the ancient Catholic rite. Locsin said the rite was a mockery of religious belief and “institutional honor essential to the House.” Majority Leader Prospero Nograles said the matter should be looked into by the House.

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