In the Public Square: Flood control or impeachment trial?
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Source: Rappler
Published: 2026-07-03 16:39 UTC+10:00
Section: Editors' Pick
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Natural Disasters, Philippines, Law & Courts, US Politics, Environment & Climate, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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Critics of the new Senate majority accuse them of downplaying the flood control scandals and slowing down the investigations. The start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte adds more bite to their criticism: the trial will supposedly distract the public from the issue of flood control corruption.
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