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Group rallies youth participation amid Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Democracy Watch Philippines (DemWatch) urged for transparency and good governance in public service, highlighting the importance of accountability in the wake of the impeachment issue involving Vice President Sara Duterte.
The group organized a gathering of around 50 students from 16 universities and various youth organizations in Metro Manila to advocate for good governance and encourage youth civic engagement.
DemWatch convener Lloyd Ian Zaragoza emphasized that transparency is crucial for accountability, questioning the democratic nature of public service if it lacks openness.
Zaragoza also stated that politicians should fear the voters, as the people hold the ultimate power to elect and hold their leaders accountable.
He added that the youth are not a silent generation but are asking hard questions and calling out injustice to help fix the system.
De La Salle University professor Gladstone Cuarteros stated that Duterte's impeachment trial is significant as it is a mechanism for accountability.
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