By: Elena Grace Flores
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Is SolGen Calida processing the quo warranto case for Justice Marvic Leonen?
Leonen Won’t Let Go
The palace reiterates that Solicitor Jose Calida’s filing a case for Justice Marvic Leonen is of the interest of the people. Calida earlier urges Leonen to inhibit Bongbong Marcos’ protest as ponente. Then it is known that the Supreme Court Associate Justice will not inhibit the election protest of former Senator. Then public anxiety grows. However, political analysts cannot ignore the tell-tale signs of what’s comes next.
THE SALN Scenario
Atty. Larry Gadon and the OSG want access to Leonen’s SALN. This is said to initiate a quo warranto petition. The strategy is similar to that of former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno. Her oustere was through a quo warranto proceeding. Calida is its initiator a couple of years ago. Both Sereno and Leonen are stalwarts of the previous administration.
Supreme Court Ruling
Marcos lost only by 263,473 votes. Election irregularities in Mindanao were ramphant. The SolGen tells the Supreme Court that it’s the PET’s jurisdiction to annul the election returns there. Marcos submits the proofs of those fraudulent activities in those areas. A local protest also coincides with his findings. He believes he can’t get justice on his protest with Leonen as in charge. Marcos aims to get a ruling on his case before the 2022 elections. The people awaits what comes next. Once Leonen is out, many are confident that a new VP is on sight.
Fr. Jose Bosch Innovative Skills Training Advocacy Cooperative (ISTAC)
