JESON CABILIC

The debate over the voting threshold in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is no longer merely a question of Senate procedure. It has become a serious constitutional issue that could establish a precedent for every impeachment proceeding that follows. At the center of the controversy is one phrase in the 1987 Constitution: “two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate.” Article XI, Section 3(6) provides that the Senate has the sole power to try and decide impeachment cases...

The Philippines, Metro Manila and surrounding areas are dealing with flooding, worsening traffic, disrupted transportation and the economic consequences of extreme weather. Families are struggling to get home. Workers are losing valuable hours. Businesses are affected. Communities are dealing with damage that should no longer be considered simply a seasonal inconvenience. Yet, while ordinary Filipinos are dealing with these realities, the national political agenda remains heavily focused on...

The Philippines stands at a potentially important turning point in its economic and technological development. The country’s participation in the Pax Silica initiative presents an opportunity to strengthen its position in global semiconductor and advanced-technology supply chains, attract high-value investments, and create better employment opportunities for Filipinos. But this opportunity should be approached with both ambition and caution. Pax Silica is part of a broader effort to develop...