Residents, advocates join Sara Duterte impeachment trial watch party

MANILA, Philippines — As the Senate convened as an impeachment court on Monday, July 6, for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, some residents and members of civil society groups gathered at a covered court for a community viewing of the proceedings.

Initiated by the group Bantay Senado, the “TamBayanan Watch Party” in Brgy. Krus na Ligas in Diliman, Quezon City seeks to provide the public with a space to collectively monitor the proceedings while discussing issues related to the trial.

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The event, which is scheduled until 5 p.m., is still calling on more people to take part in the watch party, and to promote a transparent and fair impeachment process.

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At 2 p.m., the Senate officially convened as an impeachment court, with Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero elected as presiding officer.

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The panel of prosecutors of the House of Representatives, as well as the counsels for prosecutors, and the counsel for Duterte likewise entered appearances. /apl

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