Citizen group to press for โtransparencyโ in Philippine VP Sara Duterteโs impeachment trial
A citizen watchdog has been launched in the Philippines to monitor Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpioโs impeachment trial, as turmoil inside the Senate threatens to deepen public doubts over whether the politically explosive proceedings can be handled fairly and constitutionally. Members of civil society launched the coalition, called Bantay Senado (Senate Watch), on Monday, saying it would โhelp ensure that the impeachment trial is conducted transparently, fairly and forthwith, in keeping with...