Malacanang urges public to respect SC decision on Sara Duterte impeachment

MANILA - Malacanang on Friday urged the public to respect the Supreme Court after it ruled that the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte are barred by the one-year rule. 

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said they have yet to review the full decision of the High Court.

 “We have yet to review the full text of the Supreme Court’s decision. We call on everyone to respect the Supreme Court and place their trust in our institutions,” Castro stated in a statement Friday.

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She noted that the Palace recognizes the independence of the legislative and judicial branches that handle the impeachment process.

“The impeachment process is a matter handled by the legislative and judicial branches, and we recognize their independence in carrying out their constitutional mandates.”

 SC spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting earlier said the Senate could not acquire jurisdiction over impeachment proceedings due to the one-year ban rule.