Philconsa and Puno Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Duterte Impeachment Ruling, Citing Threat to Constitutional Balance
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The Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa), led by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno, has appealed to the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that declared the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional. The group argues that the decision disrupts the separation of powers and undermines the exclusive authority of the House of Representatives to initiate impeachment proceedings. Philconsa also criticizes the Supreme Court for imposing new rules on the House, which they believe violates the Constitution and infringes on legislative independence.
Key Points
Philconsa argues that the Supreme Court's ruling on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte threatens the balance of powers in the 1987 Constitution.
The group calls for a reexamination of the ruling due to potential violations of core constitutional principles such as separation of powers.
Philconsa criticizes the Supreme Court for relying on 'dubious' and unverified reports in its decision.
The association is concerned about the Supreme Court's imposition of seven new rules on the House of Representatives for handling impeachment cases, claiming it violates the House's exclusive authority to initiate impeachment.
Philconsa opposes the requirement for due process during the House's initiation of an impeachment, stating it should occur in the Senate trial phase.
The group warns against judicial overreach and urges respect for constitutional boundaries to preserve democracy.
