
Power plays in Sara’s impeachment case
To allow any form of remand, summary dismissal, or procedural delay is to defy the clear constitutional command and to undermine the rule of law.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read


To allow any form of remand, summary dismissal, or procedural delay is to defy the clear constitutional command and to undermine the rule of law.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

Perhaps most infuriating about Sara’s fakery is the attempt to cast herself as a martyr, comparing her impeachment to a ‘crucifixion.’
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

Both Marcos and Villar ran ads flaunting Sara Duterte’s personal support. This totally distorted Alyansa’s identity.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

In a worst-case scenario where conviction proves elusive, the trial can weaken Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential prospects by exposing her vulnerabilities.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

Residents in elevated areas like Southern Heights, Barangay Riverside and San Vicente report frequent interruptions, with water often unavailable for hours and…
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

By establishing a counter-disinformation unit, partnering with Meta, and fostering media literacy, the administration can weaken Dutertismo’s grip and refocus…
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

“If the War on Drugs were the Third Reich, Bato dela Rosa is Heinrich Himmler, chief of Nazi Germany’s SS.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

“Duterte and fake news are not random occurrences. Fake news is a deliberate strategy to steer politics Duterte’s way.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

This bluff relied on the assumption that PBBM would fold under pressure, thereby preserving Duterte’s image as tough and untouchable.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read

“Asking all police officials to submit their resignation was not only a courageous act, but it was also unprecedented in both scale and audacity.
Atty. Melvin Alvarez Matibag · · 3 min read
