Sara’s trial credibility woes
‘Fair’ and ‘clean’ are two different matters, and the trial’s opening week seems to have already muddied both.
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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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Duterte has consistently maintained that the impeachment case forms part of a broader effort to derail her political future ahead of the 2028 presidential…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that women may now be held criminally liable for rape by sexual intercourse, saying the crime became gender-neutral after…
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