Retired Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban drew uncomfortable laughter during the plenary session after making a personal remark to Sen. Risa Hontiveros.
The exchange happened during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as Hontiveros asked Panganiban for his views on her questions to other retired justices.
Panganiban initially said he could respond during their private conversation before quipping that Hontiveros was single.
Presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero joined the exchange by asking Hontiveros to confirm her status, prompting Panganiban to say he was also single.
The remark drew mixed reactions on social media, with some users saying they were not amused by the joke.
Source: PhilNews24 | September 17, 2026
