08/06/2026
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐓 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄
The University Student Government–Senate of the Seventh Congress convened as an Impeachment Court on 08 June 2026 to address the Articles of Impeachment against former USG President, presided over by Jeyah Ducusin, the Chief Justice of the USG High Court.
Following thorough deliberation, the Senate, sitting as an Impeachment Court, proceeded to vote and ultimately resolved to archive the Articles of Impeachment, without prejudice, recognizing the case as moot and academic in light of the prevailing circumstances, while still preserving the records of the proceedings.
At the outset of the proceedings, the Senate moved to discuss the legal basis and validity of continuing the impeachment trial, taking into consideration the surrounding circumstances affecting the case. This was followed by deliberations on the relevant Senate Resolution, which formally acknowledged and recorded the facts, documents, and developments related to the impeachment proceedings.
Subsequently, the Office of the Solicitor General’s Memorandum and Manifestation were presented before the Impeachment Court, providing a legal framework and opinion on the matter. The presentation emphasized the implications of supervening events on the continuation of the proceedings and guided the Senate in assessing the necessity and practicality of pursuing further trial actions.
An unmoderated caucus was then conducted, allowing the Senator‑Judges to engage in in‑depth discussions, exchange perspectives, and deliberate on the legal and procedural considerations of the case.
In the interest of transparency and accountability, the Articles of Impeachment were formally read in open session, ensuring that information of the charges and grounds as previously transmitted by the House of Representatives was afforded before the student body.
These proceedings reflect the Senate’s continued commitment to upholding due process, ensuring transparency, and maintaining the rule of law in the exercise of its quasi‑judicial responsibilities.