I have some Questions for the Philippines Constitutional Lawyers

I have a Question for the Constitutional Lawyers in The Philippines.

First, let me say that the Impeachment Complaint filed against Renato Corona is terribly written, woefully inadequate, devoid of sufficient grounds for impeachment, and highly subjective.  As a Law Professor I would give the drafters of this complaint a “D.”

That being said, it appears that Corona may have “ill gotten wealth.”  Or stated, differently, it appears that Corona was “on the take.”  Maybe he was or maybe he was not, but the Philippine People have a right to know.

Judge Corona’s SALN seems to be deficient in that it has omissions and well as understatements.  More importantly, there seems to be an inconsistency between his SALN and his income.  He seems very reluctant to explain that inconsistency which would lead anyone with a brain to think that his wealth is “ill gotten.”  Ill gotten wealth, unlike some of the charges in the Eight Count Impeachment, is clearly an “Impeachable” offense.

I think his defense team has made some good points with reference to not wanting to provide information which is not relevant to the charges.  However, it is information that the Legislation and the Philippine People have a “right to know.”

My Question is “Why not file an Amended Complaint and list Ill Gotten Wealth as one of the Charges?”  If the Legislation cannot file an Amended Complaint why not file a New Complaint?”

The real issue before the Philippine People is whether Corona is “fit” to be The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and not the respective abilities of the opposing Counsels to prevail or defeat the Impeachment Charges against him.