LOSING LEGAL BATTLE

28 July 2025
Admin's Note:
What's the point of having the 3 pillars of a democratic government (Executive, Legislative and Judiciary) if one interferes, intervenes and steps on someone's shoes? Ana na gyud ka pervert ang HOR? Wa sila kuyapi? Hala wala na gyud silay lipod-lipod in turning this country OFF THE PEOPLE, BUY THE PEOPLE AND POOR THE PEOPLE. Despicable IGNORAMUS. What's their qualifications by the way?




When politicians lose a legal battle, some throw tantrums instead of reflecting on their mistakes. 

Now, Akbayan Rep. Perci Cendaña warns Supreme Court justices of possible impeachment raps for doing their job—upholding the Constitution. 

I. WHEN POLITICIANS HATE THE REFEREE

The SC ruled the impeachment complaint against VP Sara Duterte unconstitutional: 
• It didn’t protect Sara—it protected the Constitution.
• The 1-year rule and due process clause are crystal clear in the 1987 Constitution.
• If lawmakers punish justices for doing their job, what’s left of judicial independence?

Perci, listen: This fight isn’t about Sara Duterte. It’s about whether we still respect the rule of law, or let political bullies rewrite the rules of the game.

II. WHAT THIS THREAT REVEALS

This is political bullying.

It’s an attempt to scare the judiciary into submission. It signals a dangerous precedent where politicians want to rewrite the rules whenever they lose.

The SC said it loud and clear: “The end does not justify the means.”

What’s so hard to understand about that?

III. DEFENDING THE LAST FIREWALL OF THE REPUBLIC

The Supreme Court is the last line of defense against political overreach. If politicians start impeaching justices for enforcing the law, we’re no longer a democracy—we’re under mob rule.

Ask yourself: Do we want lawmakers who think they can bully the Constitution itself?

Or do we stand with the Rule of Law, even when it’s inconvenient for politics?

IV. THE VERDICT OF HISTORY

If politicians dare to target Supreme Court justices for simply upholding the Constitution, they’re not just attacking one ruling—they’re attacking the very foundation of the Republic. 

History has never been kind to politicians who mistake power for truth and vendetta for justice.

The Supreme Court isn’t perfect, but when it stands on the side of due process, it is standing where the nation’s conscience must be. Destroy this firewall, and what’s left is tyranny wrapped in legislative privilege.

If politicians hate the referee for calling out a foul, maybe they should learn to play by the rules instead of burning the rulebook.

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OPINION | BY ROB RANCES

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This commentary is based on publicly available information and constitutional principles, supported by interpretations from legal experts and public commentators. Readers are encouraged to consult official legal sources for precise guidance.

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