Lawyer and former Biliran representative Glenn Chong. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/file 

MANILA — Former Biliran representative Glenn Chong is facing a disbarment case before the Supreme Court for his alleged physically threatening statements against First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos.

In the disbarment case filed by Atty. Andre De Jesus before the Office of the Bar Confidant of the Supreme Court, Chong allegedly threatened to “slap” the first lady twice.

The threats were supposedly uttered during the March 12 rally attended by supporters of Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy.

De Jesus stated that while Araneta-Marcos is the country’s first lady, she is a woman who deserves respect.

“This is the crux of this complaint—respondent should be held administratively liable, not because he verbalized an offense against Atty. Araneta-Marcos as First Lady, but because he publicly and blatantly threatened to inflict physical harm on a woman—and, incidentally, a fellow member of the legal profession,” De Jesus said.

De Jesus noted in the complaint that video footage from YouTube and TikTok will show the threats supposedly made by Chong.

De Jesus quoted Chong as saying “‘Yan ang pag-aakala ni Liza Marcos, na lahat ng Pilipino ay luluhod sa kanya para magkaron ng posisyon! Sasampalin kitang babae ka!”

De Jesus said Chong violated Sections 13 and 14 of Canon II, Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability which state that a lawyer shall uphold the Constitution and the rule of law.

“Again, by engaging in criminally-actionable conduct and flagrant violations of laws protecting women, respondent has openly violated his duty to “uphold the constitution, obey the laws of the land, promote respect for laws and legal processes, safeguard human rights,” De Jesus said.

The Supreme Court confirmed that the complaint was filed on November 13, 2024.