“The impeachment process is the people’s way of making public officials accountable. The people through the Constitution reposed this power in Congress. Therefore, the Senate, as an Impeachment Court, is independent.” – Sen. Teofisto Guingona III, defending his vote opposing the Supreme Court TRO in connection with the Philippine Savings Bank’s petition against scrutinizing Corona’s supposed dollar account.
“The issue we face is not a constitutional crisis, but a moral crisis. On one hand, the Supreme Court, which through their TRO, threw the concept of judicial restraint out of the window and intervened in the affairs of the Senate as an impeachment court to protect and cover up for one of their own. On the other hand, the Senate, which is merely performing their mandate, is clearly defined by the Constitution.” – Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, explaining his vote opposing the same TRO.
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