Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio shed light on the Supreme Court’s decision to declare the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional due to the one-year bar rule. In a statement, Justice Carpio clarified that the filing of the fourth complaint before the adjournment made the one-year bar rule invalid.
The ruling has significant implications for the Philippines’ impeachment process and highlights the importance of meticulous procedural adherence in high-stakes cases like this. As a renowned jurist, Justice Carpio’s insights offer valuable context to this complex legal issue.