(Eagle News) — Three issues were discussed during deliberations on the quo warranto petition filed against Maria Lourdes Sereno.
Here is how the justices voted on each issue, according to Supreme Court spokesperson Theodore Te.
The decision was penned by Associate Justice Noel Tijam.
Issue: Whether or not to grant petition for quo warranto
The justices voted 8-6, in favor.
In favor: Associate Justices Teresita de Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza, Samuel Martires, Noel Tijam, Andres Reyes Jr. and Alexander Gesmundo
Against: Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Associate Justices Presbitero Velasco, Mariano del Castillo, Marvic Leonen, Alfredo Caguioa
Issue: Whether or not the quo warranto petition was the proper remedy
The justices voted 9-5, in favor.
In favor: Associate Justices Presbitero Velasco, Teresita de Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza, Samuel Martires, Noel Tijam, Andres Reyes Jr., Alexander Gesmundo
Against: Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Associate Justices Mariano del Castillo, Estela Perlas Bernabe, Marvic Leonen, Alfredo Caguioa
Issue: Whether or not Sereno violated the Constitution for failure to submit complete Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
Only nine justices expressed an opinion: Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Associate Justices Teresita de Castro, Diosdado Peralta, Lucas Bersamin, Francis Jardeleza, Samuel Martires, Noel Tijam, Andres Reyes Jr., Alexander Gesmundo
Te said their opinions would be released within the day.
