Defense of ‘nefarious political idols’ makes Constitution useless – Palace

Inquirer.net - Sep 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — What renders the 1987 Constitution futile is when Filipinos begin defending acts of corruptions by “nefarious political idols” and normalizing unlawful execution of innocent people, the Palace said Saturday. READ: Lawyers, deans back impeach court ruling on ‘2/3’ threshold Palace press officer Claire Castro made the pronouncement amid criticisms against the Senate

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