Justice Carpio explains the constitutional purpose and public significance of an impeachment complaint in the Philippines, outlining how it promotes accountability, informs citizens, and activates institutional checks—beyond merely triggering a trial.
Justice Carpio outlines the constitutional grounds for impeaching a Supreme Court justice in the Philippines—explaining that only culpable violations of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust qualify as valid causes.