Young Guns Khonghun: Accountability and public service are the House’s priorities over political distractions

House Assistant Majority Leader and Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun, one of the leaders of the House Young Guns, reaffirmed the House’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and public service, emphasizing that addressing political controversies must not come at the expense of the Filipino people’s needs.

“Let me be clear: the people demand results, not political drama. We have repeatedly said, in media interviews, that impeachment is not on the House agenda. Simply because we believe that the best way to address these issues is through thorough investigations and concrete reforms, not political distractions,” Khonghun stated.

“Si VP Sara lang naman ang mahilig sa drama at political distractions. Kung sinasagot nila ang mga tanong sa nawawalang pondo ng OVP at DepEd, wala sanang gulong nangyayari,” he pointed out.

Khonghun stressed that public concerns over the use of confidential funds and reports of questionable transactions linked to previous administrations are being addressed head-on by various committee of the House.

“Ang gusto ng mga tao ay malaman ang katotohanan at siguraduhin na maayos at malinaw kung saan napupunta ang pondo ng gobyerno. Hindi kailangan ng drama, kailangan ng solusyon,” Khonghun said.

“We are working to uncover the truth without turning this into a political circus. Ang problema, circus ang gusto ng ating Vice President para malihis ang atensyon ng mga tao sa nawawalang pondo ng gobyerno,” he added.

He noted that rather than focusing on political maneuvers, the House is prioritizing legislative measures to prevent similar controversies, such as enhancing oversight mechanisms for government spending and ensuring stricter accountability for public funds.

“Our job is to ensure that taxpayers’ money is spent wisely and reaches the people who need it most. We want to ensure transparency and accountability without fueling unnecessary divisiveness,” he explained.

Khonghun reminded the public, however, that the House of Representatives has a constitutional duty to act on impeachment complaints filed by ordinary citizens or civic groups.

“Ang impeachment ay isang proseso na nakasaad sa ating Saligang Batas. Kung may magsasampa ng reklamo na lehitimo at naaayon sa ating rules, obligasyon naming aksyunan ito. This is part of our responsibility to uphold the Constitution and serve as a check and balance on the executive branch,” he said.

Khonghun emphasized that impeachment is a serious process that must not be abused or politicized. It is a mechanism of last resort, to be used only when the evidence and the law demand it.

“Impeachment is not a tool for political gain. It must be treated with the gravity it deserves, ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and impartial,” he said.

Despite the noise surrounding the issues, Khonghun urged his colleagues to remain focused on addressing the everyday struggles of ordinary Filipinos, such as rising prices, unemployment, and access to essential services.

“The people expect us to solve real problems. Kaya iyun ang ginagawa namin dito sa Kongreso. Ang pagbibigay ng solusyon sa mataas na presyo, kakulangan sa trabaho, at pagbuti ng serbisyong pampubliko,” Khonghun said.

“The House of Representatives in the 19th Congress is the most productive ever. We have already approved all priority bills of the President, especially on improving the lot of the Filipino people,” he added.