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Adiong: Duterte allies unlikely to accept impeachment evidence against VP Sara
Lanao del Sur Representative Zia Alonto Adiong expressed skepticism that supporters of the Duterte family would acknowledge the evidence presented against Vice President Sara Duterte during her ongoing impeachment trial, characterizing them as operating within an insular information ecosystem.
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MANILA — Congressman Zia Alonto Adiong said Thursday he harbors no illusions that Duterte family backers will accept the mounting evidence against Vice President Sara Duterte presented during her impeachment proceedings.
Adiong characterized Duterte supporters as inhabiting what he termed an "echo chamber," suggesting they operate in a parallel information environment disconnected from broader public discourse. The Lanao del Sur lawmaker made the remarks during a press briefing, underscoring the deep polarization surrounding the Vice President's impeachment case.
The congressman's comments reflect ongoing divisions among lawmakers and the public as the impeachment trial against Duterte progresses. The proceedings have drawn intense scrutiny and competing narratives, with opposing camps starkly divided over the credibility of evidence and testimony presented before the Senate.
Adiong's assessment suggests little prospect for consensus among political factions regarding the trial's substance, even as evidence accumulates throughout the proceedings.