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Carpio urges the Supreme Court to reverse its ‘erroneous’ ruling on the VP’s impeachment
Antonio Carpio —PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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August 20, 2025August 21, 2025News

Carpio urges the Supreme Court to reverse its ‘erroneous’ ruling on the VP’s impeachment

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Retired senior associate justice Antonio Carpio is urging the Supreme Court to recognize and accept what he has argued are factual and legal mistakes in nullifying the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, and to reverse its ruling in good faith. Carpio, who served 18 years on the Supreme Court, is a founder...

Senate ‘kills’ Duterte impeachment case; law expert says accountability mechanisms weakened
Senators debate on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte during the sixth session of the 20th Congress. —PHOTOS BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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August 7, 2025August 7, 2025News

Senate ‘kills’ Duterte impeachment case; law expert says accountability mechanisms weakened

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The Senate voted on Wednesday night to archive the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, “killing” it before it could reach trial and weakening accountability mechanisms for public officials, a law expert warned.  Voting 19-4 with one abstention, the Senate agreed on the amended motion of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to archive the articles of...