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 »
Explains Philippine impeachment by one-third of the House, how verified filing becomes Articles of Impeachment, and how it leads to a Senate trial.
Impeachment by One-Third of the House: How It Triggers a Senate Trial (Philippines) Read More »
Explain betrayal of public trust in Philippine impeachment, limits from Sereno (2018) and Gonzales III (2012), and related quo warranto issues.
Betrayal of Public Trust Under Philippine Impeachment Law: Meaning, Examples, and Limits Read More »
Explains corruption as an impeachment ground in the Philippines: timing while in office, evidence standards, and due process limits under recent rulings.
Corruption as an Impeachment Ground: Evidence Standards and Timing Issues (Philippines) Read More »
Explains the one-year bar rule in Philippine impeachment, when a second complaint becomes unconstitutional, and how “initiation” is counted under Article XI.
One-Year Bar Rule: When a Second Impeachment Complaint Becomes Unconstitutional Read More »
Explains presidential impeachment, vice presidential succession, and continuity of executive power under the 1987 Constitution and related Supreme Court rulings.
Who may be impeached in the Philippines under Article XI: exclusive list, Congress procedure, and removal “as provided by law” for others.
Who Can Be Impeached in the Philippines: Presidents, Justices, and Other Officials Read More »
