The situation, in brief
The ultimate showdown between the Supreme Court and Congress over the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is a problem of gargantuan proportions. It signifies a situation where the legal and political systems have failed to resolve a fundamental disagreement, particularly…
The ultimate showdown between the Supreme Court and Congress over the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte is a problem of gargantuan proportions.
It signifies a situation where the legal and political systems have failed to resolve a fundamental disagreement, particularly about the interpretation of the law.
Voting unanimously, the high court en banc declared the article of impeachment unconstitutional, asserting that it is barred by the one-year rule.
Hence, the dismissal.
However, legal luminaries and constitutional experts say otherwise, claiming that the ruling was grossly unfair and runs counter to constitutional frameworks.
In the event of a prolonged deadlock, an alarming situation could be imminent.
This serious challenge to the highest court of the land could ignite political instability, erosion of public trust, and even public unrest.
The economy will be affected because the business sector, especially foreign investors, will withdraw their money from a market weakened by an unstable political environment.
Indeed, the business sector is allergic to political noise.
With this situation, our country is heading toward a direction so unpredictable and precarious.
As a mere spectator, I can only pray for the rule of law to prevail without bias or discrimination.
It should be apolitical, transparent, and impartial—because at the end of the day, all individuals, including the “gods of Padre Faura,” ought to submit to the rule of law.
