@pgmn_official: PGMN Anchor Orion Perez Dumdum pushed back on the backlash against Senate President Chiz Escudero, making clear that the presiding officer in an impeachment trial cannot act like a prosecutor, campaigner, or online commentator. In the Senate, senators sit as judges, which makes impartiality and due process central to the proceedings. He gave weight to Escudero’s procedural line by stressing that articles of impeachment are not guilt, conviction, or condemnation. The case still has to pass legal and constitutional questions, including proper certification, the one-year impeachment ban, and other procedural issues before the Senate can move forward. This underscores why Escudero’s caution matters. Keeping the Senate neutral does not weaken Sara Duterte’s day in court — it protects it. Whether one supports or opposes her, impeachment cannot be reduced to pressure, outrage, or viral demand. The process must stay factual, strategic, and anchored on the official record, especially when impeachment risks becoming a political weapon instead of a constitutional remedy.

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Tuesday 07 July 2026 12:59:00 GMT