Lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio is contemplating an appeal following the dismissal of his petition by a Quezon City court. The petition sought to block the House of Representatives Committee on Justice (HCOJ) from issuing a subpoena for his tax records.
Carpio's legal team stated that the issue of taxpayer privacy remains unresolved. They are assessing all possible legal options to protect Carpio's rights.
The court ruled that granting the injunction Carpio requested would infringe upon the House's constitutional authority during impeachment proceedings.
On the matter of the issuance of a writ of preliminary injunction, it has been settled that the injunction is directed only to the party litigants, without in any manner interfering with the court.
Quezon City Court
Despite the ruling, Carpio's team noted that both the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the justice panel opted not to open a sealed box allegedly containing the requested tax returns. They view this as a validation of their legal stance.
Carpio's representatives emphasized that the actions taken by the HCOJ and the BIR demonstrate the legitimacy of Carpio's claims regarding the protection of confidential tax documents.
Moving forward, Carpio's camp reiterated their commitment to ensuring his rights are upheld, which may include filing a motion for reconsideration or pursuing an appeal.