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2009-12-14 |
DE LEON, JR., J. |
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| Obviously, the issues raised in the petition do not refer to the wisdom but to the legality of the acts complained of. Thus, we find the instant controversy within the ambit of judicial review. Besides, even if the issues were political in nature, it would still come within our powers of review under the expanded jurisdiction conferred upon us by Section 1, Article VIII of the Constitution, which includes the authority to determine whether grave abuse of discretion amounting to excess or lack of jurisdiction has been committed by any branch or instrumentality of the government.[58] | |||||
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2003-11-10 |
CARPIO MORALES, J. |
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| Then came the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787. In crafting the provisions on impeachment, the delegates were again guided by their colonial heritage, the early state constitutions, and common law traditions, especially the British legacy.[22] | |||||