[OPINION] In the trial vs Sara Duterte, public tolerance has its limits
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The impeachment trial of Sara Duterte has raised concerns about the impartiality and neutrality of senator-judges, with instances of partisanship and biased behavior undermining the concept of a fair trial. The Senate needs to address these issues by holding senators accountable for their actions and ensuring that impartiality is genuinely practiced. Public tolerance for such behavior has its limits and the Senate must take steps to restore integrity and ensure a fair trial.
- ▪The impeachment trial of Sara Duterte has raised concerns about the impartiality and neutrality of senator-judges.
- ▪Senators have been criticized for their conduct, including sharing manipulated videos and failing to adhere to the principles of due process.
- ▪The Senate must address these issues by holding senators accountable for their actions and ensuring that impartiality is genuinely practiced.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Sara Duterte impeachment [OPINION] In the trial vs Sara Duterte, public tolerance has its limits Jul 27, 2026 12:10 PM PHT John Molo Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Rules that constrain politicians seem to no longer matter — if the prize is access to more polarized votes. The Senate needs to disincentivize this behavior. AT A GLANCE The impeachment trial of Sara Duterte has raised concerns about the impartiality and neutrality of senator-judges, with instances of partisanship and biased behavior undermining the concept of a fair trial.
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