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    "content": "Mr. Clerk, just for the record, whereas the position of hon. Olago is valid on the face of it, besides the letter and spirit of the Standing Orders, we also know that this House is guided by customs, traditions and usages. We, of course, know that we have had occasions when what we are doing right now, attempting to establish what should be done, has been done previously. So, we have established a custom. But having said that, it is indeed, true that this is the bible for this august House and we must be guided strictly by the letter and spirit of these Standing Orders besides those customs, traditions and usages that may come in hand. I was listening very keenly to hon. Aden Duale, with due respect to my good brother, and whereas I appreciate the concern of time, that cannot take precedence over the letter and spirit of the Standing Orders. I heard a mention and reference to the Standing Orders of the National Assembly of the Philippines, but this House is not guided by the Standing Orders of any other assembly, either in the Commonwealth or anywhere else on the face of the earth. The Standing Order No.3 is very clear, unambiguous and specific. It states that:- “(3)(2) The Clerk shall administer the Oath or Affirmation of Office to Members in alphabetical order using the following order of precedence---” It goes on to specify how that shall be done. One may attempt to seek refuge in Standing Order No.1, which provides that:- “(1) In all cases where matters are not expressly provided for by these Standing Orders or by other orders of the House, any procedural question shall be decided by the Speaker”."
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