Supreme Court challenges to Senate impeachment voting rule seen as constitutional litmus test

Speaking at a news forum in Quezon City, Zia Alonto Adiong described the Supreme Court’s challenges to the Senate impeachment court’s recently adopted voting procedure as a litmus test for how the Constitution’s accountability mechanisms function in unprecedented situations. He stressed that the Constitution explicitly outlines how officials can be pursued for alleged violations. The remarks highlight tension between the legislative and judicial branches over impeachment processes.