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The impeachment trial has not begun but it is already over

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The impeachment trial has not begun but it is already over The Senate stands at a precipice. Not because it faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis – though it does—but because the forthcoming impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte has already been resolved before a single piece of evidence is presented, before a single witness takes the stand, before the people have had any meaningful opportun...
The impeachment trial in the Philippine Senate is not only a domestic political event but also attracts international attention. The allegations against Vice President Sara Duterte are serious and, if proven, could have significant implications for the country's democratic institutions and rule of law. However, the alignment of senators suggests that the trial may be predetermined, raising concerns about political theater rather than accountability. This development underscores the importance of...