The article details the participation of public administration students Sandara Villon and Renz Carl Bayanay in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing their efforts to understand constitutional processes and political proceedings.Despite their enthusiasm for the trial, they express disappointment over the necessity of the impeachment and perceived bias among senator-judges.

Public attendance remains low, with only 13% of Filipinos closely monitoring the trial, prompting calls for greater Senate engagement with the public.The trial, which has faced challenges in accessibility, highlights the complexities of impeachment as both a legal and political process.

Students like Agatha Apostol and her brother Kyle Orsos, law students, attend the trial to observe how constitutional mechanisms function in practice.Villon criticizes the Senate's detachment from ordinary citizens, urging efforts to bridge the gap between the institution and the public.

The trial's proceedings, marked by legal arguments and political tensions, underscore the broader implications for Philippine democracy and governance.