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PH Supreme Court redefines long established doctrine on impeachment proceedings: The 1987 Constitution states — In case the verified complaint or resolution of impeachment is filed by at least one-third of all the Members of the House, the same shall constitute the Articles of Impeachment, and trial by the Senate shall forthwith proceed. Despite the unequivocal text of the 1987 Constitution defining direct transmital to the Senate upon the filing of a verified complaint or resolution of impeachment by at least one-third of all the Members of the House, the Supreme Court now requires the following: A. Prior to direct transmittal to the Senate of any article of impeachment, the House of Representatives should afford due process to an impeachable officer by providing a copy of the Articles of Impeachment and accompanying evidence. B. Prior to direct transmittal to the Senate of any article of impeachment, the House of Representatives should afford due process to an impeachable officer by providing an opportunity to respond to the impeachment charges. C. Prior to direct transmittal to the Senate of any article of impeachment, all House Members should be given copies of the Articles of Impeachment and the comments of the impeachable officer. D. Prior to direct transmittal to the Senate of any article of impeachment, the House should deliberate on the matter. E. Prior to direct transmittal to the Senate of any article of impeachment, the House should have a qualified vote of 1/3 of all Members to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate.













