The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte highlight the importance of transparency, fairness, and public confidence in constitutional accountability.
With three impeachment articles withdrawn, questions remain about how the Senate can ensure accountability while protecting the rights of both the prosecution and defense.
By separating political context from evidentiary questions, the column argues that the public can better evaluate both the investigation and the lawfare allegation.
A distinguished environmental record says something important about Loren Legarda, but it does not independently resolve a specific allegation of influence.