Order and chaos
While it is still far too early for the public to draw conclusions as the trial progresses, they are being treated to the spectacle of courtroom debate about…
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While it is still far too early for the public to draw conclusions as the trial progresses, they are being treated to the spectacle of courtroom debate about…
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The Senate Impeachment Court has scheduled oral arguments to determine whether the controversial bank records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband,…
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‘Fair’ and ‘clean’ are two different matters, and the trial’s opening week seems to have already muddied both.
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From the opening moments of the proceedings, it became evident that the impeachment battle would be anything but ordinary.
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Virtually unknown outside legal circles before the impeachment trial, lawyer Sheila Sison needed only one appearance before the Senate court to leave a lasting…
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Senate court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday rejected the House prosecution panel’s attempt to immediately compel Vice President Sara…
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The perception battle was evident in the ongoing trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, particularly with her appearance yesterday at the Senate premises before…
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The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday defended its string of courtroom objections during the second day of her impeachment trial, saying…
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‘We are very satisfied with the outcome of today’s trial, and we hope to sustain this throughout the 90 trial days. We are ready to continue presenting our…
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‘With the caveat that a portion of an entire video is being presented not only to save time but also to support the allegations of the prosecution insofar as…
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The Senate impeachment court cannot compel the attendance of Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta, both detained on plunder charges, at the ongoing…
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‘She has other engagements. That’s why she’s in Manila. She has to proceed to her engagements after our meeting.’
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‘At all times, public officials are best served by keeping their personal opinions to themselves and relying instead on the law, established policies,…
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The Senate impeachment court on Monday returned the unsealed box containing the income tax returns of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer…
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‘The Constitution is clear. Conviction requires the concurrence of two-thirds of all the members of the Senate.’
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While a homeowners association may deprive delinquent association members of their right to avail of or enjoy basic community services and facilities, it may…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that private complainants cannot appeal the dismissal or acquittal of a criminal case without the approval of the State,…
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Legal analysts have also shot down talk of an early dismissal of the articles of impeachment before the trial even begins.
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