Why Sara’s trial and the ‘Floodgate’ probe matter
Think of the government as a massive community cooperative. We, the citizens, are the members who contribute our hard-earned money through taxes.
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Think of the government as a massive community cooperative. We, the citizens, are the members who contribute our hard-earned money through taxes.
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Due process is not a favor to Duterte; it is a safeguard for the republic.
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The Philippines is expecting a grand and festive atmosphere when it hosts the inaugural Southeast Asian Plus Youth Games in 2027 as officials anticipate a…
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Like poor Sen. Robin Padilla, who sheepishly admitted needing Google for legal terms, other senator-judges, as well as us ignorant curious, reached out to…
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A single vote could determine whether Vice President Sara Duterte is removed from office or acquitted, prompting former Senate President Franklin Drilon on…
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The court ruled that the significance of the proceedings did not override established rules governing detention.
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The International Criminal Court has canceled the third status conference for the crimes against humanity case of former president Rodrigo Duterte, four days…
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House Deputy Speaker Rep. Janette Garin came to the rescue of House Public Prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro, who was publicly mocked for visible saliva during…
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Self-defense, provocation and duress all require judges to ask not merely what was said or done, but why.
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If this trial encourages even a few young people to study the law and dedicate themselves to public service, then it will have produced something far more…
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The Constitution’s framers intentionally left the matter to the Senate because it concerns the chamber’s internal procedures.
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The International Criminal Court has cancelled the third status conference for the crimes against humanity case of former president Rodrigo Duterte, four days…
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Since Cayetano and his allies boycotted that session and raised no objection, the amendment took effect.
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Panelo also questioned the impeachment court’s rules limiting senator-judges to two minutes for questioning witnesses.
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While the impeachment process is often described as sui generis, it isn’t rules-free.
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Bagama't parehong binigyan ng perpektong "10/10" na marka ng prosecution at defense panel ang kani-kanilang sarili para sa impeachment trial ni Pangalawang…
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While both the prosecution and defense panels for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial gave themselves a perfect "10/10" score—according to lead…
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