Constitutional Law

Posts focused on Constitutional Law in the Philippines

The Role of Private Prosecutors in Philippine Impeachment Cases: How Private Lawyers Assist the House Prosecution Panel in the Senate Trial

Explains how private prosecutors support the House prosecution panel in Senate impeachment trials through evidence and witness preparation.

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Philippine Presidential and Vice-Presidential Succession After Impeachment Conviction: Constitutional Rules and Special Election

Explains presidential succession after impeachment conviction, including Article VII rules, Acting President order, and special election timing under the 1987 Constitution.

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What High Crimes Means Under Philippine Constitutional Law (Impeachment Grounds and Seriousness of Offenses)

Explains “high crimes” as an impeachment ground under the 1987 Constitution, its seriousness, limits, due process safeguards, and effects of conviction.

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Impeachment Court Procedures in the Philippines: Oath, Presiding Officer, and the Two-Thirds Vote Rule (1987 Constitution)

Explains Philippine impeachment trial rules: Senators’ oath, Chief Justice presiding when President is tried, and the two-thirds Senate vote for conviction.

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