The impeachment complaint filed by lawyer Lorenzo Gadon against Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno has been in the news since October this year. So far, its media coverage has not been illuminating for many, particularly those who are not familiar with the impeachment process. Upon conviction, the only penalty that may be imposed on the public officer is removal from office and disqualification from holding any public office in the future. In other words, the impeachment complaint should not be dismissed on a mere technicality. The reason for requiring liberal treatment of impeachment complaints filed by a citizen is in the Constitution itself.

Source: The Standard November 27, 2017 18:55 UTC