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Lawyers, civic leaders file 1st petition vs anti-terror law
Law Professor Howie Calleja is joined by civic groups and La Sallian Brother Armin Luistro in filing the petition before the Supreme Court
Supreme Court junks petition questioning Duterte's Bayanihan Law
The 9-page petition 'fails to show grave abuse of discretion,' says the Supreme Court
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'Affirm his 7 life sentences': Thousands sign petition to keep rapist-murderer Sanchez in prison
'He used his power and position to kidnap, rape, and murder. His actions terrorized a university and an entire town. For full justice to be served, he must remain incarcerated for the duration of his lifetime,' the petition says
Employees urge Google not to work with U.S. immigration officials
More than 600 'Googlers' sign a petition prompted by word that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was preparing to request bids on a massive cloud computing contract
Mr Earth Philippines 2019 supports petition to stop Kaliwa Dam project
'Remember it is not only their fight but it is also ours, for we live in one country and what affects them will eventually affect us too,' Robin Canuzo says as he asks Filipinos to sign the petition
Thousands sign petition backing ICC complaint vs China's Xi
Petitioners support two former Philippine officials for bringing Chinese President Xi Jinping to the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity
Supreme Court junks quo warranto suit vs Duterte
By ruling this way, the Supreme Court narrows the opportunity to file a quo warranto petition against Duterte
Missed SC deadline another misstep for same-sex marriage petition
The High Court asks lawyer Jesus Falcis to show cause why he should not be disciplined for failing to submit his memorandum on time
Can Alvarez file a quo warranto petition vs Arroyo?
In 1949, the Supreme Court dismissed a similar petition involving a Senate leadership takeover for lack of jurisdiction over a political question
Supreme Court reprimands Sereno over quo warranto statements
The reprimand is a lighter sanction against ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno because the Supreme Court earlier indicated the possibility of disbarment
Sarcastic Duterte on Pamatong quo warranto petition: I'm due for ouster
'Di bale. Uuwi na lang ako sa amin,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, as he lightheartedly speaks of the quo warranto petition against him during the anniversary of the Office of the Solicitor General
Rappler Talk: Sereno on disbarment, Midas Marquez, Justice Leonen and not having regrets
'As long as you have a good conscience, you did your best, that should be enough,' says Maria Lourdes Sereno
Carpio to decline chief justice nomination
'I have to be consistent with my position, that the quo warranto is not the proper way to remove a sitting member of the Court. So I don’t want to benefit from the decision to which I disagreed,' says Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio
Voting 8-6, Supreme Court affirms Sereno ouster
(3rd UPDATE) The Supreme Court junks 'with finality' ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno's motion for reconsideration
IBP 'implores' Supreme Court to reverse Sereno ouster
'With due respect, the Honorable Court's narrowly drawn ruling shows the use of the law to pursue a desired result, that is, the ouster of the Chief Justice,' says the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Pamatong files quo warranto vs Duterte
(UPDATED) Under the Rules of Court only the solicitor general, a public prosecutor, and an individual who has a claim to the office can file a quo warranto petition
Trillanes, De Lima ask SC to reverse Sereno ouster
Opposition senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Leila de Lima maintain that impeachment is the only way to remove a chief justice
Sereno appeals 'null and void' ouster at Supreme Court
The dismissed chief justice tells her colleagues they should have exercised 'judicial restraint' in her case
[OPINION] Should we keep our mouths shut? Supreme Court should clarify sub judice
The Supreme Court issues a show cause order against ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno for discussing the merits of the case before the media
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] A moral snowball
At any rate, if Duterte and his gang think they're done with Sereno, they’re mistaken
Duterte resign? Malacañang tells Sereno to 'look at the mirror'
Malacañang hits back at former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno for insisting on the involvement of President Rodrigo Duterte in her ouster
Opposition lawmakers to seek impeachment of 8 SC justices who ousted Sereno
(UPDATED) Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman, Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin, and Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano have expressed their intention to file impeachment complaints against the Supreme Court justices
FACT CHECK: No quo warranto petition against Duterte Cabinet
The blog post contains a video of a professor's opinions on the ouster of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. The Liberal Party nor the Duterte Cabinet is not explicitly mentioned in that video.
14 senators file resolution urging SC to review Sereno ouster
(2ND UPDATE) '[It] sets a dangerous precedent that transgresses the exclusive powers of the legislative branch to initiate, try, and decide all cases of impeachment,' says Senate Resolution 738
[OPINION] On the ouster of Chief Justice: Sereno served with honor and competence
Her legacy is an unimpeachable reputation, and a record of leadership marked by changes that have and will continue to enhance the judiciary and the legal profession
Lawyers counting on 'swing votes' to reverse Sereno ouster
Edre Olalia of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) says it is up to Justices Andres Reyes Jr and Alexander Gesmundo to ‘change their minds’. There is also the curious case of Justice Francis Jardeleza.
What Sereno's quo warranto ouster means for President, VP
The President and the Vice President have very minimal requirements for eligibility. As such, there are very limited grounds to use a quo warranto petition against them.
[OPINION] Republic v. Sereno as a teachable moment
'The decision and its fallout will prove to be a series of teachable moments, for members of the profession, for law students, and for the public'
De Castro says Sereno ousted over tendency to 'lie, mislead'
Associate Justice Teresita de Castro says ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno's 'pattern of lies' began even before she was appointed to head the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court post-Sereno: Better off or not?
'Perhaps, an old torch will be finally rekindled: one which will light the way for a more vigilant citizenry that is sober, analytical, and organized enough to demand decency and a true passion for justice from all of government,' says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
FULL TEXT: Supreme Court decision on Sereno ouster
Read the full text of the Supreme Court decision, penned by Associate Justice Noel Tijam, that ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Pagkatalsik sa SC, ano'ng maaaring gawin ni Sereno?
Maaari bang balewalain ni Sereno ang desisyon at igiit ang kaniyang sarili bilang Punong Mahistrado?
Carpio dissents in Sereno ouster, but says she violated SALN law
Associate Justice Estela Perlas-Bernabe’s dissent also notes that facts and the own statements of ousted Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno 'cast shadows of doubt on her claim that she indeed faithfully filed all her SALNs'
DOCUMENT: SC Justice Caguioa's dissenting opinion on quo warranto petition
'This case marks the time when the Court commits seppuku – without honor,' says Associate Justice Alfredo Caguioa
Human Rights Watch: Sereno ouster 'frontal assault' on democracy
'The Philippine Supreme Court’s unprecedented and nefarious removal of Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno constitutes a frontal assault on human rights protections and democratic rule,' says Caloy Conde, HRW Researcher, Asia Division
DOCUMENT: SC Justice Leonen's dissenting opinion on Sereno ouster
"Even if the Chief Justice has failed our expectations, quo warranto, as a process to oust an impeachable officer and a sitting member of the Supreme Court, is a legal abomination,” says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] A tale of two stinks
As it happens, Topacio is our link between two stinks – the one surrounding the Tulfos now and the one exploded in 2005 by Gloria Arroyo, former president and now Deputy Speaker and seemingly an eternal Topacio client
EXPLAINER: How SC majority tried to close all doors for ousted Sereno
The 153-page ponencia of Associate Justice Noel Tijam effectively assures Sereno's ouster – even if Congress tries to intervene
Sereno: Junking quo warranto could have been SC’s redemption
Sereno maintains 6 justices should have inhibited. 'Eh di resounding victory,' says ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Sereno says there were offers to meet Duterte: He could have ended it
‘Can I redeem myself in the eyes of the public if there will always be rumors about me compromising?’ says ousted chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Leonen, Te tweet 'dissent' from SC’s quo warranto vote
The Supreme Court justice says on social media the petition should have been dismissed outright, while the spokesperson posts a straightforward, self-explanatory graphic
Duterte’s satisfaction rating, SC ousts Sereno, Mayweather in Davao City | Evening wRap
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IBP to appeal Sereno ouster; lawyers called to rise up
However, constitutional law experts say it is only Congress which is in a position to challenge the quo warranto
Duterte and the impunity stones: 'We don't feel so good'
Hopefully ‘Infinity War’ isn’t a spoiler for the Philippines
Calida: Sereno’s ouster preserves integrity of judiciary
'This decision is the epitome of its exercise of judicial independence,' says Calida who is responsible for the ouster of the chief justice
Malacañang: 'Let’s respect SC decision'
'The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of the law. The High Court has spoken,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
After ouster as CJ, Sereno says ‘the fight has just started’
'Inilagay tayo dito para sa mga ganitong panahon, ang araw na ito ay araw ng paglaban,' says Maria Lourdes Sereno moments after she was ousted as Chief Justice
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SC: Sereno can be disbarred for sub judice
(UPDATED) Nine justices also vote to declare the Chief Justice as having violated the Constitution for failing to file her SALNs
