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On Supreme Court's Decision:
TRIUMPH OF THE RULE OF LAW -- LAKAS-CMD
Support of all sectors sought
November 10, 2003
The ruling Lakas-CMD party today hailed the Supreme Court decision that averted
a perceived constitutional crisis as "a triumph of the rule of law," and calls on
all sectors concerned to support the High Court's ruling.
Lakas-CMD national spokesperson Secretary Heherson T. Alvarez said the decision
showed how decisively and strongly the Supreme Court has put to rest a national
crisis brought about by the impeachment complaint, and demonstrates that our
democratic systems and institutions of government work.
"The Supreme Court has used its mandate wisely. By ruling that the second
impeachment complaint filed against Chief Justice Hilario Davide, Jr. was
unconstitutional, the Supreme Court gives an assuring signal of our capacity as
a democratic nation to address strategic issues and conflicts through the rule
of law," Alvarez stressed.
He said the overwhelming majority that made the Supreme Court judgment puts
the decision on solid constitutional grounds and reflects the widespread public
perception that the Chief Justice has not committed an impeachable offense that
would warrant a Senate trial.
The decision, Alvarez added, must be supported because it strengthens the dynamism
and stability of our constitutional system where the Supreme Court is the ultimate
arbiter on all questions of law.
"This is a defining and a unifying moment for the nation. This strengthens our
capacity as a democratic government to address very serious challenges to our
democratic institutions and principles," he said.
Alvarez urged all members of the ruling party and all the other sectors involved
in the impeachment complaint, to support, as a matter of patriotic duty, the
Supreme Court ruling.
"This clearly shows that the constitutional principle of check-and-balance is
functioning, and that the rule of law has prevailed without rupturing the
independence and integrity of the three great branches of government, nor
disturbing the country's political structure."
Meanwhile, Alvarez said the matter can now be tackled in the House Committee on
Justice where the charges may be thoroughly scrutinized.
"The House Committee can now look into this issue, in aid of legislation, and see
how the flaws in the management and disbursement of JDF can best be improved,"
he said.
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