Hinamon ni Dindo Manhit, presidente ng think tank firm na Stratbase Institute, ang mga senador “to rise above political alliances and personal interests” at nagpaalala na ang kanilang katapatan ay “not to certain personalities or allies—but to the Filipino people.”
“No one can dictate the outcome of impeachment proceedings. These lie within the Senate’s constitutional mandate. Senators must rise above political alliances and personal interests, and base their decisions on credible and reliable evidence,” ani Manhit.
Aniya, sa nalalapit na impeachment trial laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte, wala dapat konsiderasyon ang senator-judges sa kanilang mga kaalyado o kinabibilangang koalisyon, lalo na sa pagkakaroon ng personal na interes.
“Accountability is the foundation of stable and credible institutions. Without it, there will be no public trust. The strength of our democracy lies in how well we hold those in power to account. This is how we create lasting political stability,” sabi ni Manhit.