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In a rare appearance, former Senate president Frank Drilon will join Rappler+ members on July 17 for an intimate, in-person conversation on the Senate turmoil, the Sara Duterte impeachment trial, and what lies ahead

MANILA, Philippines – In recent months, Filipinos have witnessed a series of unsual events unfold inside the Senate, raising fresh questions about institutional credibility just as the country prepares for one of its most consequential political exercises: the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Why did recent tensions within the Senate erupt? How might these conflicts affect the impeachment proceedings? What do shifting political alliances inside the chamber mean for the country’s democratic institutions? And what should Filipinos expect in the months ahead?

These questions will be explored in Beyond the Trial with Frank Drilon, an exclusive Rappler+ town hall happening on July 17, from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Rappler Civic Hub in Pasig City.