Atty. Maria Lourdes Sereno a day before the Supreme Court granted the quo warranto petition that ousted her as chief justice.
PASAY CITY, Philippines — Members of the minority in Senate are finalizing their move in order to proceed with the impeachment of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno.
This was amid massive criticisms against the Supreme Court for favoring the quo warranto petition filed by the Solicitor General against Sereno.
“Mayroon kaming initiative and balita ko may iba pang initiative outside the minority,” said minority senator Risa Hontiveros.
Senate President Koko Pimentel, meanwhile, said that although he opposes the SC ruling, he explained that the Senate could only act as an impeachment court if the Lower House would forward the copy of the articles of impeachment to them.
But up until now, the Senate has no information yet as to the next move of the congressmen.
“Tanungin nyo na lang ang House of Representatives ano ang balak. Ang Senado ready kapag may na i-file sa amin. We will constitute ourselves as an impeachment court,” Pimentel said.
Still, Pimentel maintained that it is only through impeachment that an impeachable officer like Sereno shall be removed. — Joan Nano | UNTV News & Rescue
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