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Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Jun 2

Credit is also due to Sen. Pres. Drilon, Justice Carpio-Morales, Comm. Sarmiento, and Profs. De Vera and Te who were the panelists for the Emerging Issues Forum, and the RAs (Nick Castro, Jill Chua, Jules Espino, and Ardy Mercado) who helped organize it.

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Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Jun 2

Very grateful to PLJ for publishing this. It's a long read, but the summary is that while there are conflicting views, an accountability-based reading of the PH Constitution requires impeachment to proceed, allowing the people themselves to evaluate the case for/against VP Duterte.

Philippine Law Journal @phillawjournal.bsky.social · Jun 2

𝗣𝗟𝗝 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: In the inaugural full-length piece of the Philippine Law Journal Forum, Paolo Tamase (@pstamase.bsky.social) writes about five emerging issues in impeachment.

Read more: philippinelawjournal.org/forum/post/e...

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Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Mar 17

This is traced to a long-standing “Tribune of the People” self-characterization by the OSG. But the Admin Code mandates the OSG to be the “legal defender of the Government.” “Independence and autonomy” allow it freedom as to how to and not whether it should do its job. 2/2

Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Mar 17

Subject to a longer piece, I have deep concerns with the OSG’s claim that it can refuse to defend if it disagrees with the position of the current gov’t. The OSG is its statutory counsel. So if at all, the decision not to defend should come from the client, not the lawyer. 1/2

ABS-CBN News @news.abs-cbn.com · Mar 17

SolGen refuses to file comment in behalf of gov’t on Duterte arrest: Panelo

Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra has refused to represent government agencies in petitions before the Supreme Court on the actions of officials which led to the arrest and transfer of former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague, his lawyer said Monday.

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Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Mar 10

Enjoyed writing this with @sosyolohija.bsky.social (with much encouragement from @rosselle.bsky.social). Hoping this opens a discussion on an often neglected aspect of the current impeachment saga—one beyond the legalese—i.e., its shifting function in Philippine democracy.

East Asia Forum @eastasiaforum.bsky.social · Mar 10

Independent of its merits, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment exposes the tension between political agendas and constitutional principles, highlighting risks to democratic integrity, write Paolo S Tamase and Athena Charanne Presto.

Impeachment a key weapon in the Philippines’ Marcos–Duterte divide

Independent of its merits, Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment exposes the tension between political agendas and constitutional principles, highlighting risks to democratic integrity, write Paolo S Tamase and Athena Charanne Presto.

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Paolo Tamase @pstamase.bsky.social · Feb 7

Wrote this impeachment primer with Nick Castro ‘25, Jill Chua ‘26, Jules Espino ‘26 and Ardy Mercado ‘26. Grateful for UP Law’s encouragement and helpful feedback of colleagues. Hoping it contributes to more informed discussions on the PH political drama of the season. Link: uplaw.ph/impeachmentp...