Explains “high crimes” as an impeachment ground under the 1987 Constitution, its seriousness, limits, due process safeguards, and effects of conviction.
Explains due process and constitutional protections for officials accused in Senate impeachment trials in the Philippines, including the one-year bar.
The Rights of the Accused Official During an Impeachment Trial in the Philippines Read More »
Explains Philippine impeachment trial rules: Senators’ oath, Chief Justice presiding when President is tried, and the two-thirds Senate vote for conviction.
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 Section 159 Revised Corporation Code fines for unauthorized use of corporate name, SEC enforcement under Section 17, and compliance steps.
