Cebu groups to the Filipino public: Don't look away from Impeachment Trial

Mindanao leaders urge Filipinos to monitor impeachment proceedings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Now that the impeachment has begun Monday, civil society groups in Mindanao described the opening as an important step toward accountability, framing it as a test of democratic institutions and public trust in government.  The Union of People’s Lawyers in Mindanao (UPLM) said Filipinos can finally see what evidence exists against Vice President Sara Duterte, a development civil society groups want the nation to follow c…

Cebu groups to the Filipino public: Don't look away from Impeachment Trial

CEBU CITY – Progressive groups here called on Filipinos nationwide to stay engaged and continue monitoring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, warning that public attention is key to holding those in power accountable.  On Monday, July 6, marked the first session of the impeachment trial of a sitting Philippine vice president. Duterte was represented by her 16-lawyer defense team led by lawyer Sheila Sison. Sara Duterte did not atten…