SENATE President Francis Escudero on Monday said the Senate holds the primary authority in matters of impeachment, noting its decisions would take precedence over any rulings made by the Supreme Court.
Escudero said that in 2003, the House of Representatives proceeded with the impeachment of Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. despite a temporary restraining order issued by the Supreme Court.
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