Former Senate President in the Philippines calls on lawmakers to accept the Supreme Court's ruling on the impeachment case of Sara!
Former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri warned lawmakers on Saturday not to ignore the Supreme Court's ruling and continue the impeachment process, as this could trigger a constitutional crisis and undermine the legal institutions of the Philippines.
Zubiri responded to calls to continue the impeachment trial, stating that doing so would be tantamount to challenging the court's constitutional authority and setting a dangerous precedent.
"If we ignore the unanimous decision of the High Court and continue with the impeachment trial, we may face a contempt order from the Supreme Court and a potential constitutional crisis, not to mention the dangerous precedent it would set."
"Ignoring the Supreme Court's decision is equivalent to eroding the principle of judicial review, which in turn threatens the delicate system of checks and balances that forms the foundation of our democracy."
Zubiri emphasized that respecting judicial decisions is crucial for maintaining the order of democratic institutions, "Whether we agree or not, the Supreme Court remains the final arbiter on constitutional issues, to prevent us from shaking the fundamental framework of the government. We must respect the Supreme Court's decision."
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