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MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An opposition lawmaker and lawyers petitioned the Filipino Supreme Court on Friday to revive impeachment charges against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo dismissed by Congress.
Rep. Clavel Martinez and the lawyers said the House of Representatives committed "grave abuse of discretion" and exercised its power "in a despotic manner" on Sept. 6 when it dismissed charges against Arroyo of vote-rigging and corruption.
They urged the Supreme Court to nullify the decision and direct the house speaker to resend the justice committee an amended impeachment complaint filed by opposition lawmakers.
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