Explains impeachment for bribery and graft and corruption in the Philippines, including term-based acts, proof requirements, and effects of removal.
Learn the difference between impeachment and criminal prosecution in the Philippines, including purpose, process, and why impeachment does not mean jail.
The Difference Between Impeachment and Ordinary Criminal Prosecution in the Philippines Read More »
Learn the meaning of culpable violation of the Constitution in Philippine impeachment law, with examples, standards of proof, and due process rules.
Explains impeachment conviction effects in the Philippines: Senate judgment, removal, and disqualification from public office under the 1987 Constitution.
Learn what “more than allegations” means in Philippine impeachment: evidence standards, verification duties, due process limits, and recent Supreme Court rulings.
Impeachment Evidence: What “More Than Allegations” Means in Practice Read More »
Philippine impeachment limits: removal and disqualification only. After removal, criminal prosecution and punishment may still proceed under Article XI.
Impeachment and Criminal Liability: What Happens After Removal From Office (Philippines) Read More »
Explains the Senate impeachment trial power, oath requirement, and two-thirds conviction vote under the 1987 Constitution, with leading Supreme Court rulings.
Senate as Impeachment Court: What “Sole Power to Try and Decide” Means (Philippines) Read More »
Learn what punishment the Senate may impose after impeachment conviction: removal and disqualification, plus separate criminal prosecution under the 1987 Constitution.
Due process applies throughout impeachment in the Philippines, with judicial review possible for grave abuse, timeline violations, and unfair procedures.
Due Process in Impeachment: What Fairness Requires Even in Political Cases Read More »
Explains when judicial review applies to impeachment proceedings, focusing on grave abuse of discretion, due process, and constitutional limits.
Judicial Review of Impeachment: When the Supreme Court Can Step In Read More »
