The Supreme Court has disbarred newly appointed Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon over his “profane” remarks against a journalist.
In a tweet on Wednesday, the SC Public Information Office said the SC en banc voted 15-0 to disbar Gadon.
“By a unanimous vote of 15-0, the Supreme Court En Banc resolved to disbar Atty. Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon for the viral video clip where he repeatedly cursed and uttered profane remarks against journalist Raissa Robles,” it said.
In a statement, Gadon said he would file a motion for reconsideration “on the ground that the penalty is too harsh.”
“My remedy and reaction to this is to file a Motion For Reconsideration on the ground that the penalty is too harsh for the alleged cause which was my outburst against a reporter who was blatantly spreading lies against Pres BBM (Bongbong Marcos) during the campaign period intended to fool the public on issues intended to cause damage to the candidacy of Pres Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,” he said.
Gadon’s disbarment came two days after Malacañang announced his appointment as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation.
According to the Presidential Communications Office, Gadon’s appointment “reflects the government’s commitment to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by our nation.”
‘Scandalous’ video
According to the SC PIO, the justices found the video clip “indisputably scandalous that it discredits the legal profession.”
The SC cited Gadon particularly for violating Canon II on Propriety, of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, “which imposes that a lawyer shall, at all times, act with propriety and maintain the appearance of propriety in personal and professional dealings, observe honesty, respect and courtesy, and uphold the dignity of the legal profession consistent with the highest standards of ethical behavior.”
For the SC, Gadon “failed to realize that lawyers are expected to avoid scandalous behavior, whether in their public or private life.”
In his statement, Gadon said the SC decision would not affect his commitment to his new role in the government as Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation.
“The position and the task given to me by the President do not require lawyering hence my suspension and disbarment have no effect on my appointment,” he said.
“I will just approach this issue on a personal concern, file a motion for reconsideration and proceed in facing the challenges of the job and aim to serve the public in my best capability,” Gadon added.
ang aga naman ng pamasko
Hahaha “the penalty is too harsh” daw.
Considering the things this idiot had said in the past, I’m surprised ngayon lang siya nadisbar
Gadon to remain presidential adviser despite disbarment
Okay lang. At least he doesn’t get to carry that Atty. title anymore.
But in a Balitanghali interview on Wednesday, Gadon shrugged off the disbarment, noting that he has not been practicing as a lawyer for close to a decade already.“Balewala 'yan kasi nag-retire na ako as a lawyer. Since 2015 hindi na ako nag pra-practice eh. I have not been appearing in court and i have not been practicing as a lawyer since 2015,” he said.
wala kasi sa pwesto kaya pwede na xa maging sexist
May kasunod pa yan
“Marami naman akong pera.”Sa interview niya sa dzbb with Arnold Clavio and Connie Sison(?), he even said, “pasalamat nga sila hindi ko sila ipinapatay.”
common na sakit ba ito sa mga boomer? minamaliit na ang sitwasyon, di na tumitingin sa pinanggalingan?
Hontiveros urges Marcos to reconsider Gadon appointment after disbarment
Oh, Risa. You sweet summer child.
