CORONAVELA: The Trial Begins
As the year 2012 entered, a new breed of drama has dominated Koreanovelas and soap operas in the afternoon.
There is no doubt; more and more Filipinos get hooked with this “Coronavela”, a true-to-life story of the Philippines Chief Justice and his impeachment trial. A first in the country’s history, CJ Renato Corona faces his greatest enemy, the Philippine president, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, as he wrestle to retain his position and repair his damaged name.
Pilot episode aired last January 16, Monday, where an intellectual combat was witnessed between the prosecution team, who seeks for Corona’s conviction and the defense panel, seeking for Corona’s acquittal from the charges. Served as presiding officer was Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile; while the 23 senators (only 21 were present on the first week of the impeachment) played the role of senator-judges.
The story revolves around Corona, who was accused of culpable violation of the constitution, betrayal of public trust and graft and corruption. As recalled, Corona’s name was attached with former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who too was accused with electoral sabotage, after he was appointed by the latter in his position. He also proposed a temporary restraining order that could have allowed the former president to leave the country for medical purposes. Maybe this was the reason why he was impeached then because shortly after the release of the TRO, the congress has proposed the impeachment of the Chief Justice.
And now, CJ Corona faces the charges of allegedly 45 owned properties in Metro Manila, marking the history of the Philippine politics, as it was the first time a chief magistrate was tried by an impeachment court.
The drama, televised by the three biggest networks in the country has definitely gained a lot of viewers and followers, from politically-involved personalities to “care-bears” and ordinary citizens. All has their own bet and opinion regarding the issue. However, the question still remains: Will Corona be acquitted or convicted? The answer is yet to come; not until the Senator-judges find him guilty.
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