SC reiterates Duterte's immunity from suit during his term of office

Published July 13, 2021, 11:38 AM
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) has reminded litigants and their lawyers that President Duterte, as incumbent President of the country, cannot be sued in any proceeding during his term of office.
“With executive power solely vested in the President of the Philippines, he (President Duterte) should be freed from any distraction that would imperil the performance of his duties as mandated by the Constitution,” the SC said.
“Thus, presidential immunity from suit shields President Duterte from facing any complaint or petition during his tenure,” it said.
But the SC said that “while he remains accountable to the people, the only proceeding for which he may be involved in litigation during his term of office is an impeachment proceeding….”

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