Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile expressed concern over the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally supporting the President's opposition to Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment, warning of a 'very detrimental precedent' if the rally's reasoning influences the legal process. Enrile questioned the INC's ability to amend the Constitution or suspend its provisions and urged the country to uphold the rule of law. Meanwhile, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stated that President Marcos is open to diverse viewpoints within the Cabinet and considers Enrile's stance seriously, while not yet changing his position against Duterte's impeachment.
The country may face a “very detrimental precedent” if it follows the reasoning implied in the Iglesia Ni Cristo rally in support of the President’s opposition to impeachment moves against Vice President Sara Duterte, chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on Thursday said.
Bersamin said Mr. Marcos is still not in favor of Duterte’s impeachment, but “seriously considers” Enrile’s stance. Duterte is facing three impeachment complaints before the House of Representatives for alleged violation of the Constitution, betrayal of public trust, plunder and malversation, bribery, graft and corruption, and other high crimes.
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