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Judicial Tenure and the Politics of Impeachment
C International Journal for Court Administration International Association For copywriteart.pdf 1 12/20/17 8:30 AM Vol.CourtM Administration 9 No. 2, July 2018 ISSNY 2156-7964 URL: http://www.iacajournal.org CiteCM this as: DOI 10.18352/ijca.260 Copyright: MY CY JudicialCMY Tenure and the Politics of Impeachment - 1 ComparingK the United States and the Philippines David C. Steelman2 Abstract: On May 11, 2018, Maria Lourdes Sereno was removed from office as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. She had been a vocal critic of controversial President Rodrigo Duterte, and he had labeled her as an “enemy.” While she was under legislative impeachment investigation, Duterte’s solicitor general filed aquo warranto petition in the Supreme Court to challenge her right to hold office. The Supreme Court responded to that petition by ordering her removal, which her supporters claimed was politically-motivated and possibly unconstitutional. The story of Chief Justice Sereno should give urgency to the need for us to consider the proposition that maintaining the rule of law can be difficult, and that attacks on judicial independence can pose a grave threat to democracy. The article presented here considers the impeachment of Chief Justice David Brock in the American state of New Hampshire in 2000, identifying the most significant institutional causes and consequences of an event that presented a crisis for the judiciary and the state. It offers a case study for the readers of this journal to reflect not only on the removal of Chief Justice Sereno, but also on the kinds of constitutional issues, such as judicial independence, judicial accountability, and separation of powers in any democracy, as arising from in conflicts between the judiciary and another branch of government. -
GAZETTE VOLUME XLII, NUMBER 4 October - December 2011 ISSN No
The University of the Philippines GAZETTE VOLUME XLII, NUMBER 4 October - December 2011 ISSN No. 0115-7450 CONTENTS DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS 1274TH MEETING, 27 OCTOBER 2011 MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETINGS OF THE BOARD Page On the Appeal to the Honorable Board of Regents of the Decision of the Offi ce of the President on the case of DEAN JUAN AMOR PALAFOX (ADT CASE NO. UPD-2004-009) 1 On the NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Honorable Board of Regents by Respondents-Appellants Dean ENRIQUE M. AVILA and Prof. ERNESTO P. PINEDA on the Decision of the Offi ce of the President on ADT Case No. UP Cebu 2011-001 for Gross Negligence, Grave Misconduct, and Gross Neglect of Duty 1 On the MOTION TO INHIBIT by Respondents-Appellants Dean ENRIQUE M. AVILA and Prof. ERNESTO P. PINEDA in ADT Case No. UP Cebu 2011-001 for Gross Negligence, Grave Misconduct, and Gross Neglect of Duty, Asking President Alfredo E. Pascual to Refrain from Sitting as Presiding Offi cer in Deliberations, Discussions and/or Voting before the Board of Regents in Relation to the Case 1 On the NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Honorable Board of Regents by Respondent-Appellant SHARIF ALSIDRY on the Decision of the Offi ce of the President on ADT Case No. UP Cebu 2011-001 for Gross Negligence, Grave Misconduct, and Gross Neglect of Duty 1 On the Report of the Reconstituted Administrative Disciplinary Tribunal on the case of MR. FLORENDO SAMBRANO, UP Los Baños 1 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION OF THE BOARD A. -
2010 Annual Report
THE 2010 CORONA COURT (Standing, Left to Right) Chief Justice Renato C. Corona, Associate Justices Antonio T. Carpio, Presbitero J. Velasco, Jr., Arturo D. Brion, Diosdado M. Peralta, Mariano C. del Castillo, Martin S. Villarama, Jr., and Jose Portugal Perez, (Seated, Left to Right) Conchita Carpio Morales, Antonio Eduardo B. Nachura, Teresita J. Leonardo-de Castro, Lucas P. Bersamin, Roberto A. Abad, Maria Lourdes Aranal Sereno, and Jose Catral Mendoza. 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2010| SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2010 | SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES The 2010 CORONA COURT i Message from CHIEF JUSTICE RENATO C. CORONA 5 2010: PASSING THE TORCH 8 JUSTICES of the Supreme Court 13 Highlights of the CY 2012 SPLC BUDGET PROPOSAL 32 The STATE OF THE 2010 JUDICIARY 37 2010 Supreme Court REFORM PROJECTS 42 OFFICIALS of the Supreme Court 45 ATTACHED INSTITUTIONS 56 2010 SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS 59 2010SIGNIFICANT RULES, Guidelines, 67 Circulars, and Orders SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS of SC COMMITTEES 70 and Technical Working Groups SIGNIFICANT FORA, Conferences, 73 Seminars, and Workshops 2009 SIGNIFICANT ADMINISTRATIVE RULINGS 78 EMPLOYEE WELFARE AND BENEFITS 84 The Philippine JUDICIAL SYSTEM 87 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2010| SUPREME COURT OF THE PHILIPPINES A first-rate Judiciary. This is something that should be in everyone’s wish list for our country. I say this not just as head of the Judiciary but also as Renato C. Corona, a Filipino citizen. The reason is simple: For the social and economic development of our country to be deep and lasting, the same must be underpinned by the rule of law. -
The Prospectus Is Being Displayed in the Website to Make the Prospectus Accessible to More Investors. the Pse Assumes No Respons
THE PROSPECTUS IS BEING DISPLAYED IN THE WEBSITE TO MAKE THE PROSPECTUS ACCESSIBLE TO MORE INVESTORS. THE PSE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORRECTNESS OF ANY OF THE STATEMENTS MADE OR OPINIONS OR REPORTS EXPRESSED IN THE PROSPECTUS. FURTHERMORE, THE STOCK EXCHANGE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE COMPLETENESS OF THE PROSPECTUS AND DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY LOSS ARISING FROM OR IN RELIANCE IN WHOLE OR IN PART ON THE CONTENTS OF THE PROSPECTUS. ERRATUM Page 51 After giving effect to the sale of the Offer Shares and PDRs under the Primary PDR Offer (at an Offer price of=8.50 P per Offer Share and per PDR) without giving effect to the Company’s ESOP, after deducting estimated discounts, commissions, estimated fees and expenses of the Combined Offer, the net tangible book value per Share will be=1.31 P per Offer Share. GMA Network, Inc. GMA Holdings, Inc. Primary Share Offer on behalf of the Company of 91,346,000 Common Shares at a Share Offer Price of=8.50 P per share PDR Offer on behalf of the Company of 91,346,000 PDRs relating to 91,346,000 Common Shares and PDR Offer on behalf of the Selling Shareholders of 730,769,000 PDRs relating to 730,769,000 Common Shares at a PDR Offer Price of=8.50 P per PDR to be listed and traded on the First Board of The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. Sole Global Coordinator, Bookrunner Joint Lead Manager, Domestic Lead Underwriter and Lead Manager and Issue Manager Participating Underwriters BDO Capital & Investment Corporation First Metro Investment Corporation Unicapital Incorporated Abacus Capital & Investment Corporation Pentacapital Investment Corporation Asian Alliance Investment Corporation RCBC Capital Corporation UnionBank of the Philippines Domestic Selling Agents The Trading Participants of the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. -
New Hope, New Resolve, New Normal!
Volume 7 Issue No. 01 map.org.ph January 5, 2020 “MAPping the Future” Column in the INQUIRER NEW HOPE, NEW RESOLVE, NEW NORMAL! January 4, 2021 Mr. ANTONIO “Tony” T. HERENANDEZ Year 2021 unfolds as the ‘unspoiled page in our book of time’ now at our disposal. It comes as our next chance to objectify past lessons learned, and hopefully avoid lapses/errors as we write out “Chapter-2021” of our journey called life! The first month of the year --- January --- is aptly named after the Roman god Janus, the god of beginnings and doorways; of entrances and exits. Janus bears a double-faced head so he can look back to the past while at the same time look ahead to the future. It implies the ability to readily reflect on last year’s learning. At the same time, look forward with circumspection to address the year ahead. New Resolve During this month, the so-called “new year’s resolution” comes to mind. When taken seriously, it could gain traction in engaging the WILL to: (1) chart a fresh lease of life; (2) break away from habits that blot yesterday’s copybook; and (3) imbibe positive qualities --- virtuous not vicious --- to influence human nature’s natural driving forces [like ambition, impatience, self-concept, even selfishness... neutral forces essentially, writes international best-selling author Brian Tracy] and channel them to actions that edify not degrade, build not destroy, help not harm, and be a blessing to others! In the good-old-days, “new year’s resolution” was often the subject of school compositions. -
Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014
This event is dedicated to the Filipino People on the occasion of the five- day pastoral and state visit of Pope Francis here in the Philippines on October 23 to 27, 2014 part of 22- day Asian and Oceanian tour from October 22 to November 13, 2014. Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 ―Mercy and Compassion‖ a Papal Visit Philippines 2014 and 2015 2014 Contents About the project ............................................................................................... 2 About the Theme of the Apostolic Visit: ‗Mercy and Compassion‘.................................. 4 History of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.............................................................................. 6 Executive Branch of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines ....................................................................... 15 Vice Presidents of the Republic of the Philippines .............................................................. 16 Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines ............................................ 16 Presidents of the Senate of the Philippines .......................................................................... 17 Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines ...................................................... 17 Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church ................................................................ 18 Pope (Roman Catholic Bishop of Rome and Worldwide Leader of Roman -
GR No. 237428
G.R. No. 237428 - REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, Represented by Solicitor General JOSE C. CALIDA, Petitioner v. MARIA LOURDES P.A. SERENO, Respondent. Promulgated: May 11 , 2018 x--- ------------------------------------ --- - - x RESOLUTION JARDELEZA, J.: On some positions cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right. - Martin Luther }(jng1 Respondent Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno (respondent) in her Ad Cautelam Respectful Motion/or Inhibition (Motion) seeks to prevent me from participating in this special civil action for quo warranto. She invokes the New Code of Judicial Conduct, which enjoins judges to disqualify themselves from participating in a matter in which it may appear, to a reasonable observer, that they are unable to decide a matter impartially, and where the judge has actual bias or prejudice concerning a party. She further invokes the due process clause of the Constitution. Determining whether a sitting justice of the Supreme Court should recuse in a case is an exercise fraught with constitutional difficulty ..This is due in no small measure to the absence of a clear litmus test by which a jurist's partiality is measured. Walking the tightrope between a judge's duty to decide and inhibition being a matter of conscience, the Court has made largely ad hoc decisions that tum on the·factual subtleties of each case. -
2011 Annual Report.Pmd
CONTENTS A. The Cultural Center of the Philippines B. Vision, Mission, Objectives C. Functions D. Chairman’s Message E. President’s Report F. Artistic Programs • CCP Productions • Co- Productions • Resident Companies • Lessee Shows • Exhibitions • Film Showings • Arts Festivals • Film/Broadcast Arts/Video Productions • Training and Education -Summer Workshops • International Linkages • Special Events and Other Programs • Artistic Services G. Resource Development •Administrative Services Department •Human Resource Management Department •Theater Operations Department H. CCP Organizational Chart I. Financial Report J. CCP Board of Trustees & Officials CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES The Cultural Center of the Philippines was The CCP rises on a 21-hectare piece of created under Executive Order No. 30 dated reclaimed land from Manila Bay. It remains one of June 23, 1966, and inaugurated on September 8, the most important landmarks in both the cultural 1969 by the former First Lady and CCP Founding and architectural history of the Philippines. Chairman Imelda Romualdez Marcos. CCP was established at a critical time in Philippine cultural In seeking to preserve, promote, and history as a trust for the benefit of the Filipino enhance the artistic and cultural heritage of the people. The Center’s founding objective was to Filipino people, the CCP showcases Filipino preserve and promote Philippine culture in all its artistic achievements, encourages the creation of varied aspects and phases and to provide original works inspired by authentic Filipino physical home for the promotion and themes and traditions, and helps make Filipino art development of Philippine art and culture. accessible to all sectors of Philippine society. VISION Arts as a way of life Arts and culture as a fundamental part of life of every Filipino MISSION The CCP is a home for culture and the arts that nurtures and promotes artistic excellence, Filipino creativity, positive values and identity in a humanistic, self-sustaining eco-friendly environment, towards a responsible global society. -
Motion for Reconsideration
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SUPREME COURT MANILA EN BANC REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, REPRESENTED BY SOLICITOR GENERAL JOSE C. CALIDA, Petitioner, – versus – CHIEF JUSTICE MARIA LOURDES P.A. G.R. No. SERENO, 237428 For: Quo Warranto Respondent. Senators LEILA M. DE LIMA and ANTONIO “SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV, Movant-Intervenors. x-------------------------------------------------------------------x MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION Movant-intervenors, Senators LEILA M. DE LIMA and ANTONIO “SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV, through undersigned counsel, respectfully state that: 1. On 29 May 2018, Movant-intervenors, in such capacity, requested and obtained a copy of the Decision of the Supreme Court dated 11 May 2018, by which eight members of the Court voted to grant the Petition for Quo Warranto, resulting in the ouster of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P.A. Sereno. 2. The Supreme Court’s majority decision, penned by Justice Tijam, ruled that: 2.1. There are no grounds to grant the motion for inhibition filed by respondent Chief Justice Sereno; 2.2. Impeachment is not an exclusive means for the removal of an impeachable public official; MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION Republic of the Philippines v. Sereno G.R. No. 237428 Page 2 of 25 2.3. The instant Petition for Quo Warranto could proceed independently and simultaneously with an impeachment; 2.4. The Supreme Court’s taking cognizance of the Petition for Quo Warranto is not violative of the doctrine of separation of powers; 2.5. The Petition is not dismissable on the Ground of Prescription, as “[p]rescription does not lie against the State”; and 2.6. The Petitioner sufficiently proved that Respondent violated the SALN Law, and such failure amounts to proof of lack of integrity of the Respondent to be considered, much less nominated appointed, as Chief Justice by the Judicial and Bar Council and the President of Republic, respectively. -
Directory of Higher Education Institutions As of October 23, 2009
Directory of Higher Education Institutions as of October 23, 2009 04001 Abada College Private Non-Sectarian President : Atty. Miguel D. Ansaldo, Jr. Region : IVB - MIMAROPA Address : Marfrancisco, Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro 5208 Telephone : (043) 443-13-56 (043)284-41-50 Fax : (043)443-13-56 E-mail : Year Established : April 26, 1950 Website : 06128 ABE International Coll of Business and Economics-Bacolod Private Non-Sectarian School Director : Joretta M. Abraham Region : VI - Western Visayas Address : Luzuriaga Street, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100 Telephone : (034)-432-2484 to 85 Fax : E-mail : [email protected] Year Established : 2001 Website : www.amaes.edu.ph 01122 ABE International College of Business and Accountancy Private Non-Sectarian School Director : Mr. Juanito Mendiola Region : I - Ilocos Region Address : 3rd flr. E&R Bldg. Malolos Crossing, City of Malolos (Capital), Bulacan, Cebu City, Bulacan 2428 Telephone : (032) 234-2421 Fax : (044)662-1018 E-mail : [email protected]/abe_urdaneta_city@hot mail.com Year Established : 2001 Website : http://amaes.educ.ph. 13309 ABE International College of Business and Accountancy-Las Piñas Private Non-Sectarian President : Mr. Amable C. Aguiluz IX Region : NCR - National Capital Region Address : RCS Bldg III, Zapote, Alabang Road, Pamplona, Las Piñas City, City of Las Piñas, Fourth District Telephone : (02) 872-01-83; 872-61-62 Fax : (02) 872-02-20 E-mail : Year Established : 2001 Website : 1 Directory of Higher Education Institutions as of October 23, 2009 13308 ABE International College of Business and Accountancy-Quezon City Private Non-Sectarian President : Mr. Amable C. Aguiluz IX Region : NCR - National Capital Region Address : #878 Rempson Bldg., Aurora Blvd., Cubao, Quezon City, Quezon City, Second District Telephone : (02) 912-95-77; 912-95-78 Fax : (02) 912-95-78 E-mail : Year Established : 2000 Website : 13350 ABE International College of Business and Accountancy-Taft Private Non-Sectarian President : Mr. -
Philippine Case Study Revised RLM Rev As of 28
Environmental Adjudication in the Philippines: Jurisprudence, Access to Justice, Green Courts and Tribunals, and Judicial Specialization in Environmental and Natural Resources Law Introduction Biodiversity and Environmental Challenges The Philippines is one of the world’s most ecologically rich countries because it possesses an abundance of natural resources and is a renowned biodiversity hotspot.1 The country is host to about 9,253 plant species (65.8% endemic), 167 mammal species (61.1% endemic), 535 bird species (34.8% endemic), 237 reptile species (67.5% endemic), 89 amphibian species (85.4% endemic), and 981 freshwater fish species (23.8% endemic).2 The Philippines is also the epicenter of global marine biodiversity, and lies in an ocean biodiverse hotspot, the Coral Triangle, considered as the global center of marine biodiversity where 76% of the world’s coral species lives,3 and spans six countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Lester, and the Solomon Islands, which lies amidst the border of the Sulu- Sulawesi Seas Marine Ecoregion. Four hundred species of corals, 650 species of reef fishes, including six of the world's eight species of marine turtles, endangered marine mammals, and more than 400 species of marine algae and 16 species of seagrass4 can be found in the Sulu Ecoregion. The Coral Triangle is also home to the greatest extent of mangrove forests in the world, and serves as the spawning and juvenile growth areas for the world’s largest and most valuable tuna fishery.5 However, the marine and coastal resources of the Coral Triangle are at immediate risk from a range of factors, including the impacts of climate change, overfishing, unsustainable fishing methods, and land-based sources of pollution.6 These factors adversely affect food security, employment opportunities, and the standard of living for more than 120 million coastal people dependent on fishing, 1 M. -
SCHOOLS DIVISION of DUMAGUE*~ , ~Fr, -:?-R'.Y-:L '.:: Dumaguete City IECFIL'fc
I Republic of the Philippines : Department of Education i 4'JixTRo'- Negros Island Region +: ' tLaSa--. 5y SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DUMAGUE*~ , ~fr, -:?-r'.y-:l '.:: Dumaguete City IECFIL'FC. f" __ Agosto 2,2017 MEMORANDUM PANSANGAY Blg. ,s. 2017 PAMBANSANG SEMINAR SA PAGBUO NG DISKURSO SA KONSEPTONG FILIPINO Para sa: Pangalawang Tagapamanihala ng Sangay Hepe ng CIDISGOD Tagapamanihala ng mga Paaralan Pinuno ng mga Pampubliko at Pampribadong Paaralan Iba Pang mga Kinauukulan 1. Kalakip ay sipi ng liham- paanyaya galing kay Dr. ROMMEL B. RODRIGUEZ , Direktor ng KWF- UP Diliman at ng Pambansang Seminar na may petsang Hunyo 1,2017 na nagpapaalam tungkol sa gaganaping Pambansang Seminar sa Pagbuo ng Diskurso sa Konseptong Filipino 2027 na magsisimula ngayong darating na Agosto 24- 25, 2017 sa Awditoryum ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon, Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon. 2. Para sa karagdagang detalye, sumangguni sa nakalakip na liham. 4. Hinihiling ang mabilis at malawakang pagpalaganap ng memorandum na ito. Ph. D. CESO V Website: dumaguete.depedro7gov.ph E-mail Address: dumaguete [email protected] Contact Numbers: Office the of Schools Division Superintendent (035) 225-0603; (035) 421-0920 Fax # (035) 421-0920 Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (035) 225-7247 Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) (035) 421-0916 School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) (035) 421-0902 Administrative Office and Human Resource (035) 225-7246 Library Hub (035) 421-2262 Finance Services (035) 225-7245; (035) 421-2260 ICT Services (035) 421-0895 Supply Section (035) 421-2469 Welfare and Benefits (035) 225-3556 Receiving and Releasing Sections (035) 225-3555 1Hunyo 2017 RAMlR B.