Grounds for impeachment in the Philippine setting include:
-culpable violation of the constitution
-graft and corruption
-bribery
-betrayal of public trust
actually, these apply to almost every country, as these are major crimes against the people.
Culpable violation of the constitution
Grounds for impeachment are "high crimes and misdemeanors." Cronyism is a terrible thing, but not a crime. That is, unless a crime is committed in helping your cronies.
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile
The decision as to what is grounds for impeachment is up to the House to determine. Treason. taking bribes , obstructing justice, misuse of public funds would be solid grounds.
Yes, in theory this could happen. Grounds for impeachment are vaguely defined, are up to the House of Representatives to determine. A flagrant and continuing adulterous relationship could well be grounds for impeachment, I think, especially if the opposite party controlled the house and the President did other things that made him unpopular with Congress.
Grounds for impeachment typically include "high crimes and misdemeanors," as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This can encompass a wide range of misconduct, including abuse of power, bribery, corruption, or violations of public trust. Impeachment is a political process, often driven by allegations that a public official has acted in a manner that undermines their duties or the integrity of the office they hold. Ultimately, the specific grounds for impeachment depend on the circumstances and evidence presented by lawmakers.
Corrupt rulers in the Philippines have been forced from office through various means, such as people power movements, impeachment proceedings, and legal investigations. Examples include the ousting of Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 through the EDSA Revolution and the impeachment of Joseph Estrada in 2001.
President V-Pres Constitutional Commission Cabinet Members
Yes, if the House of Representatives agrees that he is violating the provisions of the Constitution. (The precise grounds for impeachment are up to the House to decide upon, but failure to uphold the Constitution would certainly be grounds if the charges could be proven. )
in the house of represenatives.
Because there are no legal grounds to do so. This has the same merit as asking why your grandmother hasn't been charged with Genocide.
Yes, the defense can request a review of a decision in an impeachment court, but the specific procedures and grounds for such a request depend on the rules governing the impeachment process in that jurisdiction. Typically, this may involve appealing to a higher court or seeking a reconsideration based on legal or procedural errors. However, the scope for review in impeachment cases is often limited, as they are primarily political processes rather than traditional judicial proceedings.