Updated
Updated · Inquirer.net · Jul 5
Bam Aquino to Seek Release of Sara Duterte Impeachment Evidence Before July 6 Trial
Updated
Updated · Inquirer.net · Jul 5

Bam Aquino to Seek Release of Sara Duterte Impeachment Evidence Before July 6 Trial

3 articles · Updated · Inquirer.net · Jul 5

Summary

  • Bam Aquino said Sunday he will file a motion in the trial’s first week to make all evidence in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case public.
  • Monday’s 2 p.m. trial opening puts the transparency push on the eve of formal proceedings, with Aquino urging Filipinos to watch closely, participate and guard against misinformation.
  • Aquino, who will sit as a senator-judge, said impeachment can overturn voters’ choice and pledged to judge the case fairly, without political loyalties, based only on the evidence.
  • Duterte faces allegations including misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of Education Department officials, and death threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Martin Romualdez.

Insights

With her main accuser also facing a P56 billion plunder charge, can Sara Duterte's impeachment trial deliver credible justice?
Will this clash of dynasties strengthen Philippine democracy or simply pave the way for a new era of corruption?