Thresholds of Authority: A Curatorial Frame on Succession, Sedition, and the Theatrics of Power
Thresholds of Authority: A Curatorial Frame on Succession, Sedition, and the Theatrics of Power If the Vice‑President is constitutionally entitled to assume the Presidency because of the President’s incapacity, any forceful, tumultuous, or intimidatory prevention of her assumption of office threatens constitutional continuity and may give rise to criminal liability—most directly under sedition statutes—and to institutional remedies that protect succession and the rule of law. Background and Premise The constitutional design of the Philippine executive emphasizes continuity of government: when the President is unable to discharge the duties of the office, the Vice‑President is the primary successor or temporary exerciser of presidential functions. This principle is intended to prevent power vacuums and to ensure that executive authority remains vested in constitutionally designated officials. --- Legal Framework Governing Succession and Incapacity Under the 1987 Constitution ...
