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Nº 59 Tuesday, 08 September 2026
Opinion

Prosecuting an impeachable official

Prosecuting an impeachable official
Sources: The Manila Times

WHERE does it say in the Constitution that an impeachable officer cannot be prosecuted? I will answer my own question: Nowhere. In the case of the president, it is recognized that he enjoys immunity from suit while in office, and it is understandable that jurisprudence has maintained his immunity from suit, but only while in office. If, besides running affairs of State, he would have to battle sui

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