High Ratings Do Not Shield Officials from Impeachment Accountability
Officials have stated that high public approval ratings do not provide immunity from impeachment proceedings and accountability. This emphasizes that legal and constitutional processes apply regardless of popularity.
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Tolosa: High ratings no shield from impeachment accountability
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s improved satisfaction rating cannot halt or weaken her impeachment trial because constitutional accountability is decided on evidence, not popularity. House prosecution legal spokesperson and private prosecutor Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. stressed that public approval does not place any impeachable official beyond scrutiny for alleged violations of the Constitution
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Vice President Sara Duterte’s improved satisfaction rating does not mean she can evade accountability for alleged violations of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust as these are decided on evidence, not popularity, the House prosecution team said yesterday.
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