Tag: Constitution
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Senate’s Bold Move: Can Act on Impeachment Without Presidential Nod, Says Pimentel
In a striking declaration, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has asserted that the Senate possesses the legal authority to proceed with an impeachment complaint independently, without the need for a special session initiated by the President. During his speech at the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Pimentel emphasized that the Senate’s ability to act on…
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Pimentel Urges Swift Action on VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has pressed Senate President Francis Escudero to expedite the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the urgency mandated by the Constitution. In a letter dated February 14, Pimentel invoked Article XI, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, which stipulates that the Senate must commence a trial immediately…
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Senate President Escudero Schedules Impeachment Trial Post-SONA
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has declared that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will commence following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. During a press conference, Escudero confirmed that the impeachment court would begin its session on June 2, refuting claims that the…
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Romualdez Urges Lawyers to Champion Constitution and Justice for All
During the 20th National Convention of Lawyers held in Lahug, Cebu City, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez emphasized the crucial role of lawyers in safeguarding the constitution, justice, and the rule of law. Addressing members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Romualdez highlighted the importance of protecting those who cannot afford legal services, underscoring that…
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Supreme Court Rules Financial Constraints Not Grounds for Nuisance Candidate Label
In a significant ruling released on Monday, the Supreme Court of the Philippines declared that a candidate’s financial situation should not be used to label them as a nuisance candidate. The decision came in response to a petition filed by Juan Juan Olila Ollesca, who was previously deemed a nuisance candidate by the Commission on…
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