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Power Play

SOPA: The State Of The Presidency Address

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The State of the Nation cannot be separated from the condition of its institutions, leadership, and public trust.

The Theatre Of Justice

Ron Jabal -
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.

Ron Jabal -
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

Ron Jabal -
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?

Ron Jabal -
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

Ron Jabal -
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

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