Their 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 Duterte, said a press release from the Office of the Vice President.
“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 press release said.
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, the press release concluded.*
