By Kaela Patricia B. Gabriel, Pexcel John Bacon and Erika Mae P. Sinaking Reporter
THE Senate’s handling of Vice-President (VP) Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial will be as important as the verdict itself because it will shape future impeachment proceedings, test the country’s democratic institutions, and influence public confidence in the rule of law, political analysts said.
The trial opens on Monday, with the Senate sitting as an impeachment court to hear four articles of impeachment approved by the House of Representatives.
Beyond determining Ms. Duterte’s political future, analysts said the proceedings would become a benchmark for constitutional accountability and due process.
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