On Calls for the Senate to Proceed with the Impeachment Trial; The Defense Team has received several requests for comment regarding the calls for the Senate to immediately proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte.
We deem it proper to refrain from commenting on matters that are exclusive and internal to the Senate. However, we reiterate our firm position that the initiation of the impeachment process—particularly the Fourth Impeachment Complaint—suffers from serious constitutional infirmities.
The impeachment process must never be weaponized to harass, silence, or eliminate political opponents. It is a constitutional mechanism, not a political tool.
Nevertheless, should the Senate choose to proceed, we stand ready to confront the charges and expose the baselessness of the accusations against the Vice President.
