By Celeste Tamayo
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has filed a petition seeking to nullify the fourth impeachment complaint, which was lodged by 215 members of the House of Representatives.
Duterte-Carpio submitted a petition for certiorari and prohibition, along with an urgent application for a temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary injunction, on February 18.
The petition seeks “judicial intervention from the High Court to uphold due process and raises serious legal and constitutional concerns.”
Her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is among the lawyers representing her in the impeachment case.
Meanwhile, Bayan Muna Chairperson Atty. Neri Colmenares submitted a position paper to the Senate calling for the convening of an impeachment trial for Duterte-Carpio.
Senate President Chiz Escudero has stated that there will be no impeachment trial during the session break.
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