On the eve of the Philippines Vice President’s impeachment, religious groups raid demonstrations and police monitor them

(Central News Agency reporter Lin Xingjian's special report from Manila on the 30th) During the meeting of Philippine Vice President Sara. As Duterte's impeachment trial is about to begin, the religious group "Church of Christ" (INC) launched a surprise demonstration in Metro Manila today. The Philippine military police and relevant units are closely monitoring the situation to maintain political stability.

Philippine military spokesperson Francel Margareth Padilla issued a statement today stating that the National Capital Territory Military Police and other relevant government agencies are closely coordinating to monitor the dynamics of the People Power Revolutionary Monument on EDSA Avenue in Quezon City and surrounding "flash mob demonstrations."

Badia said the military respects people's right to peaceful assembly but stressed that all public activities must abide by legal norms. She also emphasized that the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as a professional and non-partisan department, will continue to protect the rights of the Philippine people and the stability of the democratic system.

The People Power Revolution Monument is the site of the two "People Power Revolutions" that overthrew the government in the Philippines in 1986 and 2001. Large rallies held here often trigger high political associations.

Early this morning, it is estimated that thousands of INC members gathered without warning and blocked surrounding roads with large buses, causing serious traffic congestion. A large number of police officers arrived at the scene to control order.

INC spokesman Edwil Zabala said through its Net25 television station that the purpose of the rally was to support Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

Marcolita is an important ally of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's camp. He was recently charged with plunder over declaration of campaign funds and will face arrest once the court accepts the case.

Philippine politics is at a highly sensitive time. Vice President Sarah. Sara Duterte is facing impeachment by the Senate for possessing unspecified wealth and threatening to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The impeachment trial will officially begin on July 6. If Sarah is found guilty, she will be removed from the position of vice president and will be banned from holding public office for life.

The Philippine Constitution stipulates that impeachment conviction requires the approval of 2/3 of the Senate. However, whether this threshold should be calculated based on all 24 senators, or only the number of senators "qualified to vote", there are currently different interpretations in the legal community.

In addition to Marcolita, Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is also regarded as an ally of Duterte, is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his involvement in anti-drug operations during the former President Duterte’s era, and his whereabouts are currently unknown; Senator Jinggoy Estrada was also imprisoned in early June due to a corruption scandal.

Philippine Congressman Leandro Leviste called on people to go to the People Power Revolutionary Monument via Facebook today, emphasizing that this rally "does not belong to any specific group, but is a voice for all Filipinos."

Most of the supporters of the Duterte family are located in the southern island of Mindanao, and it is considered difficult to launch a large demonstration in the capital area. Therefore, some observers believe that the INC's raid on the demonstration was a test of street mobilization capabilities. (Editor: Zhang Zhixuan)