ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Impeachment

is a mode of terminating official relation, the main object of which is to serve as an effective restraint which the legislature may interpose in the abuse of the executive and judicial authorities. It is a method of national inquest into the conduct of public men.

Impeachment

is to protect the people from official delinquencies or malfeasances. It is, therefore, primarily intended for the protection of the State, not for the punishment of the offender.

CULPABLE VIOLATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

It refers to a willful and intentional breach of the Constitution.

TREASON

It is a crime committed by any person who, owing allegiance to the Philippines, not being a foreigner, levies war against the Philippines or adheres to her enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the Philippines or elsewhere

Direct bribery

the offense committed by any public officer who shall agree to perform an act constituting a crime, in connection with the performance of his official duties, in consideration of any promise or gift received by such officer

Indirect bribery

the offense committed by any public officer who shall accept gifts offered to him by reason of his office