Impeachment court requirements set for the House of Representatives should not be seen as traps, according to Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson for the Senate Impeachment Court.
In a press conference on July 2, Tongol explained that the certifications requested from the House are part of ensuring that the impeachment process is legally sound and follows constitutional standards.
Purpose of the Certification Requirements
Tongol emphasized that these requirements are necessary to prevent any legal impediments or technical challenges that could hinder the impeachment once it begins. He stated that the certifications are designed to guarantee the procedural legitimacy of the proceedings, not to impede or delay the process.
Details of the Requirements
As part of the order from the impeachment court, the House prosecution panel was asked to ensure that the House of Representatives is ready and willing to pursue the impeachment complaint against the Vice President.
However, Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno raised concerns about the second requirement, suggesting that it could be seen as a violation of the one-year bar rule in the Constitution, which states that no impeachment proceedings should be filed against the same official within a year.
The first requirement, which has already been met by the House prosecution panel, involves certifying that the impeachment proceedings comply with Article XI, Section 3, paragraph 5 of the Constitution, which prohibits the filing of multiple complaints against the same official within a year.
Protecting the Integrity of the Impeachment Process
Tongol warned that any disrespect or attempt to undermine the processes set by the impeachment court could damage its credibility and independence.
He urged all parties involved to engage in the impeachment proceedings respectfully and constructively, without insinuating any ill intentions toward the court.
Conclusion
The impeachment court requirements are essential for maintaining the integrity of the impeachment process. All parties, including the House of Representatives, are urged to comply with these measures to ensure a fair and transparent process.
References:
- GMANetwork.com– Tongol: Certifications asked from House not ‘traps’ in impeachment process.
- Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno – Raised concerns regarding the one-year bar rule.
- House of Representatives – Compliance with the impeachment court’s certification requirements.
- Constitutional Law – Article XI, Section 3, paragraph 5 regarding the one-year bar rule for impeachment.
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