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Constitution becomes meaningless when Filipinos defend corrupt leaders, Palace warns
The Philippine government said Saturday that the 1987 Constitution loses its purpose when citizens defend corrupt officials and normalize unlawful killings. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the remarks amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.
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MANILA — The Palace has warned that defending corrupt public officials and normalizing extrajudicial killings undermine the 1987 Constitution and render it ineffective, raising concerns about the nation's commitment to its fundamental law.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro issued the statement Saturday, asserting that the Constitution becomes "futile" when Filipinos shield what she termed "nefarious political idols" from accountability for corruption and other unlawful acts.
Castro's remarks come as the Senate continues deliberations on impeachment proceedings, with legal experts and academic leaders backing recent rulings on voting thresholds. The statement reflects broader tensions over constitutional interpretation and enforcement in Philippine governance.
The Palace's position underscores the executive branch's view that upholding constitutional principles requires collective responsibility from citizens and institutions to hold leaders accountable and reject normalized violations of fundamental rights.