The Philippine House of Representatives accused the Supreme Court of intervening in the impeachment case, undermining the principle of checks and balances.

The Philippine House of Representatives accuses the Supreme Court of intervening in the impeachment case of Sara, undermining the principle of checks and balances!

House Speaker Princess Abente said that the House has not yet received a copy of the Supreme Court's decision, "once submitted, we will review it with the utmost respect."

"The impeachment process is not merely a legal mechanism, but also a crucial democratic safeguard. According to Article III, Section XI of the Constitution, the exclusive power to initiate an impeachment lies entirely with the House of Representatives. This was firmly established in the case of Francisco v. House of Representatives and has long been an established principle."

"Allowing judicial intervention in the initiation of this process poses a danger to the principle of checks and balances. Impeachment is a political act rooted in the will of the people - any legal technicalities should not suppress it."

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