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Youth Watching Sara Trial Closely, Says House Spox
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Young Filipinos are paying close attention to the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with House trial spokesperson Renee Co saying the case could shape the country’s political culture for years to come.
Speaking on Thursday, Co said the impeachment proceedings go beyond political personalities and will influence how the next generation views leadership, accountability, and democracy.
“The next generation will inherit the consequences of this trial,” Co said.
“This is bigger than personalities and political camps. For many young Filipinos, this is about the kind of political culture we normalize, tolerate, and pass on to future generations,” she added.
The Senate is expected to convene as an impeachment court on July 6, as political tensions continue to rise over the case against Duterte. While supporters and critics of the vice president continue to clash online and in public discourse, Co said many young people are already tired of what they see as performative politics.
“Ang daming kabataan ngayon ang sawa na sa endless political drama, scripted outrage, at ingay na walang malinaw na pananagutan,” she said.
“They want the government to grow up. They want leaders who take institutions, public trust, and accountability seriously. The youth are looking for seriousness, honesty, and transparency from public officials and institutions.”
According to Co, today’s younger generation has become more politically aware after growing up in the middle of corruption controversies, online disinformation, and highly polarized political debates.
“This generation grew up seeing corruption scandals, disinformation, and political chaos unfold online in real time. Kaya mas mabilis nilang nakikita kung sino ang seryoso sa public service at sino ang nagpapapogi lang para sa camera,” she said.
Co also stressed that the House prosecution panel intends to focus on evidence and constitutional process rather than political spectacle during the impeachment proceedings.
“Our role is not to create noise or political theater. Our role is to help present the facts and allow the evidence to speak for itself,” she said.
She added that the way institutions handle the impeachment trial could either strengthen or weaken public trust among younger Filipinos.
"If institutions show courage, seriousness, and integrity, this trial can also become an important reminder that democracy is still capable of self-correction.”
Co ended her statement by warning against reducing governance into entertainment and personality-driven politics.
“Hindi fandom ang gobyerno. Hindi content creation ang public service. Ang nakataya rito ay kinabukasan ng tiwala ng susunod na henerasyon sa ating demokrasya,” Co added.
Speaking on Thursday, Co said the impeachment proceedings go beyond political personalities and will influence how the next generation views leadership, accountability, and democracy.
“The next generation will inherit the consequences of this trial,” Co said.
“This is bigger than personalities and political camps. For many young Filipinos, this is about the kind of political culture we normalize, tolerate, and pass on to future generations,” she added.
The Senate is expected to convene as an impeachment court on July 6, as political tensions continue to rise over the case against Duterte. While supporters and critics of the vice president continue to clash online and in public discourse, Co said many young people are already tired of what they see as performative politics.
“Ang daming kabataan ngayon ang sawa na sa endless political drama, scripted outrage, at ingay na walang malinaw na pananagutan,” she said.
“They want the government to grow up. They want leaders who take institutions, public trust, and accountability seriously. The youth are looking for seriousness, honesty, and transparency from public officials and institutions.”
According to Co, today’s younger generation has become more politically aware after growing up in the middle of corruption controversies, online disinformation, and highly polarized political debates.
“This generation grew up seeing corruption scandals, disinformation, and political chaos unfold online in real time. Kaya mas mabilis nilang nakikita kung sino ang seryoso sa public service at sino ang nagpapapogi lang para sa camera,” she said.
Co also stressed that the House prosecution panel intends to focus on evidence and constitutional process rather than political spectacle during the impeachment proceedings.
“Our role is not to create noise or political theater. Our role is to help present the facts and allow the evidence to speak for itself,” she said.
She added that the way institutions handle the impeachment trial could either strengthen or weaken public trust among younger Filipinos.
"If institutions show courage, seriousness, and integrity, this trial can also become an important reminder that democracy is still capable of self-correction.”
Co ended her statement by warning against reducing governance into entertainment and personality-driven politics.
“Hindi fandom ang gobyerno. Hindi content creation ang public service. Ang nakataya rito ay kinabukasan ng tiwala ng susunod na henerasyon sa ating demokrasya,” Co added.
May 21, 2026
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