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Beleaguered Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona Monday. Pic: AP.

Philippines: Take 5 on the impeachment trial of Renato Corona

By Wed, Jan 18, 2012 12:49PM UTC View Comments Beleaguered Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona Monday. Pic: AP.

The impeachment trial against Chief Justice Renato C. Corona which has started in the Senate has all the hallmarks of a new stage of combat between warring factions of the Philippines’ ruling classes. On one hand is President Benigno Aquino III and the Liberal Party-led House majority which instigated the impeachment proceeding. According to them,...

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Philippines: Corona impeachment trial gets under way

By Mon, Jan 16, 2012 4:39PM UTC View Comments Beleaguered Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona Monday. Pic: AP.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The impeachment trial of the chief justice of the Philippine Supreme Court began Monday, with proceedings to focus on accusations of corruption and interfering in the prosecution of detained former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile promised his chamber would hold an impartial and fair trial for Chief...

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