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Question 15
15. Filed before the House of Representatives were Articles of Impeachment against
Chief Justice Urduja for corruption, betrayal of public trust, and culpable
violation of the Constitution. After a heavily publicized trial, the Senate, sitting
as Impeachment Court, rendered a judgment removing Urduja from her position,
with the additional penalty of disqualification to hold any other public office.
However, during the pendency of the criminal, administrative, and civil cases
subsequently filed against her, Urduja died due to health complications. The heirs
of Urduja filed a petition before the Supreme Court for the release of her accrued
retirement benefits and other gratuities as a member of the Judiciary. Senate
President Francisco opined that the petition of the heirs of Urduja should be
denied in view of her removal by impeachment. Is Francisco correct? Decide
with reasons.
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