Rappler senior editor Herbie Gomez offers advice to Senate President Chiz Escudero on handling the impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amidst the upcoming Philippine elections. Gomez emphasizes the seriousness of impeachment and highlights the significance of the elections as a referendum on Marcos' promises and the enduring influence of the Duterte name.
of Senate President Chiz Escudero on how to handle the impeachment complaint that’s already been transmitted to the upper chamber, and President FerdinandTo the vice president, here’s a piece of advice from Rappler senior editor Herbie Gomez: impeachment is serious business,, the polls “are as much a referendum on Marcos’ promise of a ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ as it is a gauge of the power of the Duterte name.” , quickly pardoned him.
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