In this new episode of In the Public Square, John Nery is joined by Judge Adolf Azcuna
Impeachment is an exercise of political justice—and it can cut both ways: as an instrument of political reform or an instrument of political persecution. It needs to meet certain legal standards, but mainly because it is political, the charges are, in the words of the late great constitutionalist Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, numbers game.
The impeachment count starts from a basic calculation: How many senators do you need to impeach?
With the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte expected to begin on July 6, the impeachment count becomes even more important.
To understand that number, in this new episode of In the Public Square, Rappler columnist John Nery is joined by one of the living framers of the 1987 Constitution, former Supreme Court Justice, Justice Adolf Azcuna.
Watch the episode on Wednesday, June 24, at 8 p.m.-Rappler
