Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen was quick on the draw and blasted a move to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno outside the impeachment process. ADVERTISEMENTA quo warranto petition challenges an official’s right to hold a government position. She cited a disbarment case filed against Chief Justice Marcelo Fernan, which was rejected by the high tribunal. “A quo warranto petition may not be a constitutionally sanctioned [method],” Fajardo told the Inquirer. Drilon said there were only three qualifications for a Chief Justice: citizenship, age and a minimum 15-year law practice.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 06, 2018 20:03 UTC