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Power Play

The Impeachment Trial Has A Third Party. The Public.

Ron Jabal -
The withdrawal of three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte raises questions about whether the proceedings can deliver meaningful accountability to the Filipino people.

The Prosecution Has Rested. The Questions Have Not.

Ron Jabal -
The withdrawal of three impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte raises questions about fairness, accountability, and the public’s right to understand unresolved allegations.

Who Gets To Call It Lawfare?

Ron Jabal -
The column cautions against allowing political narratives to settle questions that should instead be tested through documents, legal standards, and verifiable evidence.

That Wasn’t The Question

Ron Jabal -
The Ombudsman should avoid presuming guilt, just as the defense should avoid treating persecution as established before the evidence is tested.

SOPA: The State Of The Presidency Address

Ron Jabal -
A President may command the podium, but the nation ultimately determines whether the address reflects truth, aspiration, or political positioning.

The Theatre Of Justice

Ron Jabal -
The impeachment trial places both Sara Duterte’s accountability and the Senate’s institutional credibility before the Filipino public.

The Weight Of An Oath: Before The Senate Judges Sara Duterte, It Must Honor Its Impeachment Oath

Ron Jabal -
The impeachment trial will test not only Sara Duterte’s accountability, but also the Senate’s ability to place duty above politics.

The Crowd Is Not Always Right

Ron Jabal -
Mass movements can inspire history, but their moral weight comes from conscience, not the number of people gathered in one place.

Waiting For Judas

Ron Jabal -
The Senate’s shifting mood shows how fragile political alliances can become when trust, survival, and ambition begin shaping every decision.

The Impeachment Court Or The Pressure Court?

Ron Jabal -
The impeachment process risks losing credibility when accountability mechanisms are viewed through the lens of coalition pressure and political leverage.
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