The D Spot

When you say the word “impeachment”to the common Pinoy, he will probably tell you, “Erap.” This is because the only person to have ever been impeached in our country was former President Joseph Estrada.

From Impeachment to People Power

The impeachment trial of former Pres. Joseph Estrada led to a second people power revolution. This is because the sealed envelope was not opened and it led to the revolt of the people. As a result, then Chief Justice Hilario Davide swore in Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as the next president of the Philippines.

The next decade showed Mrs. Arroyo to be competent as a president, although the most vilified one in recent history. Although the country experienced economic growth under her leadership, her entire presidency was marked by serious allegations of corruption. She made Marcos look like an angel and the public has come to view her as the devil incarnate. In fact, several attempts at getting her impeached were put forth, although none of them came to fruition. She even won a hotly contested election, although not without much controversy.

Arroyo and Corona

Although former President Arroyo was never impeached, she is today facing many legal charges. How the Corona trial plays out will have a significant bearing on how the government will handle Mrs. Arroyo’s own case and how the public will receive it.

Chief Justice Renato Corona is one of her loyalists and one of her most controversial appointees. In fact, he is considered a “midnight appointee” since we was appointed to the position within two months before the end of Mrs. Arroyo’s term. Today, he is undergoing an impeachment trial for eight articles of impeachment.

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