While Duterteโs massive confidential fund controversy dominates headlines and impeachment proceedings, a quieter system operates nationwide. Governors, mayors and local officials manage their own โblack boxโ intelligence funds โ shielded from rigorous audits โ raising the same questions of accountability…
As Duterte Impeachment Looms, Sotto Insists on Senate ImpartialityโRaising the Question: Is it Achievable?
As Duterte impeachment nears, Sotto urges Senate neutrality, but early political signals cast doubt on true impartiality.
The Impeachment Of VP Sara Duterte Is Now Off The Table: Here’s Why
The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has effectively hit a dead end after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld its ruling declaring the House of Representativesโ impeachment process unconstitutional. Hereโs what happened, why it matters, and what comes next. What…
Impeachment Complaints vs Marcos Jr.: What The One-Year Ban Means
Two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have been referred to the House of Representativesโ committee on justice โ a procedural move that has major legal consequences, including the activation of the Constitutionโs one-year ban on impeachment. Hereโs what…
OPINION I The politics of the โrevive buttonโ in Sara Duterteโs impeachment
It wasnโt so much a burial as it was a cryogenic freeze when the Senate voted to archive the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The decision โ 19 in favor, 4 against, and 1 abstention โ came on…
Mindanao Lawmakers Brace for Political Backlash After Impeaching VP Sara Duterte
Forty-one lawmakers from Mindanao joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. The decision, rooted in allegations of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, misuse of funds, and threats…
Impeachment Showdown: The Fight for Accountability Against VP Sara Duterte
The political landscape in the Philippines has been electrified by the House of Representatives’ decision to advance impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. It marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s fight against corruption and misuse of public funds.…
Catholic Priest Calls for Action: ‘Fight for the Truth’
Fr. Milan Ted Torralba of the Archdiocese of Manila delivered a powerful message from the pulpit of the Manila Cathedral, urging Catholics to stand firm in the fight for truth and justice. “We must fight for the truth of the…
Lawyer: ‘Filipinos Are For Peace, But We Are Not Naive’
The lawyer behind the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte didnโt hold back when reacting to a massive “peace rally” in Manila on Monday, January 13. “Filipinos are for peace, but we are NOT stupid,” lawyer Amando Virgil…
SWS: 4 in 10 Filipinos Support Impeachment of VP Duterte
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nationโs…
President Yoon Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Misstep
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, in a dramatic turn of events, issued a public apology on Saturday, mere hours before a high-stakes parliamentary vote that could end his presidency. Yoonโs controversial โ and shockingly brief โ attempt to declare martial…
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Amid Martial Law Fallout
Just one day after declaring martial law, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is grappling with the prospect of impeachment, throwing a critical U.S. ally into political chaos. South Koreaโs National Assembly is poised to vote on a motion to…
