Tag: Maria Lourdes Sereno

Fariñas advises House justice panel to “pick a few” allegations that will make up Articles of Impeachment vs Sereno

Cites experience as prosecutor during then-CJ Corona’s impeachment trial to boost his argument (Eagle News) — House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas advised members of the House justice panel to “pick only a few” allegations to be included in the articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. To boost his argument, Fariñas recalled how he and 10 other prosecutors in the impeachment of then-Chief Justice Renato Corona were “laughed at” during his trial before the Senate sitting […]

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Drilon says Sereno impeachment may not reach Senate

(Eagle News)–Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said there was a possibility the Supreme Court, and not the Senate, would decide Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno’s fate. “The possibility of the impeachment not going through is there. Why? Because of the statement of the leaders of the House of Representatives is that they will wait for the Supreme Court resolution,” Drilon told reporters. Drilon was referring to the resolution on the quo warranto petition […]

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Duterte denies hand in moves to oust Sereno

(Eagle News)—-President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday denied he was behind moves to oust  Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. “Sabihin n’yo ako na naman nag-ano sa kanya. You can ask anybody. I never initiated (itong kay) Sereno,” Duterte said during the oath-taking ceremony of  Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission officials in Malacañang. He said he only  “called her attention because of the so many cases pending tapos pa-iba ang decision niya.” “‘Yung the very complaint now of the […]

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UPDATED: SC junks Lozano petition seeking to declare as void Sereno appointment as Chief Justice

(Eagle News) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday junked the petition filed by lawyer Oliver Lozano seeking to declare void the appointment of Maria Lourdes Sereno as Chief Justice. In a press conference, SC spokesperson Theodore Te said the dismissal was for failure to “provide substantial allegations to justify a cause of action.” Lozano had said the high court should nullify Sereno’s appointment “in the paramount interest of public welfare.” Sereno has been on leave since […]

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De Lima to ask court for permission to attend impeachment proceedings in Senate if they push through

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Detained Senator Leila de Lima will ask a court that she be allowed to attend impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in the Senate if the House justice panel votes there is probable cause for lawyer Larry Gadon’s complaint. “I am certain that the Senate President, as a leading member of the ruling party, is quite aware that it is absolutely critical that members of the minority, […]

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Pimentel: Senate preparing for impeachment proceedings vs Sereno

(Eagle News) — Senate President Koko Pimentel on Tuesday said the Upper House was “80 to 90” percent ready with its rules if the venue for impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is transferred there. In a radio interview, Pimentel said he still has a “series of meetings” before the draft of the rules is finalized. “Kung ano ang nangyari (sa impeachment trial nina) Chief Justice Renato Corona,President Joseph Estrada, kung may rule […]

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Several SC justices, employees wear red in SC flag-raising ceremony

Some attendees say “Red Monday” was in support of justices who asked Sereno to go on “indefinite leave” (Eagle News) — Several Supreme Court officials and employees wore red during the High Court’s flag-raising ceremony on Monday, an act which they said was in support of the justices who called for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno to go on indefinite leave. Also attending the flag-raising ceremony were Associate Justices Teresita Leonardo De Castro, Marvic Leonen, Diosdado Peralta, […]

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Umali: House justice panel has begun crafting articles of impeachment vs Sereno

(Eagle News)–The House justice panel has begun drafting the articles of impeachment against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno for transmittal to the Senate. “Napakaimportante kasi kung ano yung porma, apat na grounds, which would fall under the four grounds. Yun yung ginagawa,” panel chair Rep. Rey Umali said in an interview over dzbb. He said based on hearings held by the committee, there was evidence to back all allegations except the allegation Sereno ordered a […]

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IBP: Impeachment the only “constitutionally recognized mode” of removing a Chief Justice

(Eagle News) — For the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the only “constitutionally recognized mode” of removing a Chief Justice is impeachment. In a statement on Friday, the nationwide group of lawyers said “any artifice or device intended to solely target the Chief Justice and short-circuit the process would be repugnant to the Constitution..” “(It) must be slain on sight if our democratic processes are to be observed,” the IBP said. According to the group, […]

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Lawyer Oliver Lozano asks SC to declare void Sereno appointment as Chief Justice

(Eagle News) — Lawyer Oliver Lozano on Friday asked the Supreme Court to declare void the appointment of Maria Lourdes Sereno as Chief Justice. In asking for the declaration in his four-page petition, Lozano said any public official “should be above reproach and suspicion..” He noted Sereno’s alleged failure to comply with the “mandatory legal requirements” for her appointment, apparently referring to the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth Sereno failed to submit when […]

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Sereno reiterates she will not resign

“I don’t owe anyone the duty to resign. I owe the people the duty to tell my story,” she says (Eagle News) — Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno on Friday reiterated she would not resign, adding she would “give an account of (her) actions as Chief Justice to the people.” “I ask only one thing from the political leaders, only one thing—give me my day at the Senate or admit that there is no probable […]

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SC says Sereno forced to take “indefinite leave”; Senior Associate Justice Carpio named Acting CJ

(Eagle News) — Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has been named Acting Chief Justice, with Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno taking an indefinite leave starting today, March 1, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. “After extended deliberations last Tuesday, Feb. 27, 13 of the justices present arrived at a consensus the Chief Justice should take an indefinite leave. After consulting with the two most senior justices, the Chief Justice herself announced she was taking an […]

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