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Power Play

The Theatre Of Justice

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Every procedural decision in the impeachment trial contributes to a larger judgment about the Senate’s fairness and independence.

The Senate Is Not Judging Sara. It Is Judging Itself.

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The impeachment court must show that it is more than a political arena, and that constitutional duty can still outweigh partisan instinct.

The Weight Of An Oath: Before The Senate Judges Sara Duterte, It Must Honor Its Impeachment Oath

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The Senate cannot treat its impeachment oath as a formality when the credibility of the entire constitutional process depends on it.

The Crowd Is Not Always Right

Ron Jabal -
Crowds can amplify courage or obedience, making independent judgment one of the most important safeguards in any democracy.

Waiting For Judas

Ron Jabal -
The piece highlights how political uncertainty grows when leaders must reassure the public that their own allies remain loyal.

The Impeachment Court Or The Pressure Court?

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Sara Duterte’s political base may interpret mounting pressure not as accountability, but as proof of elite consolidation and state weaponization.

When The Senate Became A Sanctuary

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Once public institutions are seen as sanctuaries for allies, the rule of law risks becoming a matter of power and perception.

Permanent Instability Becomes Governance

Ron Jabal -
As Senate tensions rise and political alliances shift, Filipinos are left asking what remains of democratic institutions after the fighting ends.

The Day “Forthwith” Lost Its Teeth

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By softening constitutional language, the decision creates room for negotiation within institutional processes.

The Impeachment Is The Campaign

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The situation reveals how ambiguity can be just as damaging as conviction, gradually shaping doubts that linger in public perception over time.
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