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Supreme Court is last resort if Senate dismisses VP Sara impeachment case – spox
The House prosecution panel may resort to the Supreme Court as a final measure if the Senate decides to dismiss Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case without a trial.
The panel's spokesperson, Atty. Antonio Audie Bucoy, stated they might file petitions for certiorari and mandamus to question any abuse of discretion and compel senator-judges to begin the trial.
Bucoy emphasized that the Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter to determine if constitutional requirements have been met.
The House prosecutors had previously urged the Senate Impeachment Court to proceed with a trial, asserting that Duterte's defense contained "falsehoods, misleading claims, and baseless procedural objections."
The impeachment proceedings are currently stalled and expected to resume when the 20th Congress convenes, with the House prosecutors' authority set to expire on June 30.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero noted that those critical of the impeachment court's handling of the case could approach the Supreme Court.
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