By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero urged senators to refrain from discussing the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Escudero reminded his colleagues of their role as trial judges, should the impeachment trial proceed.
“My interest is to maintain fairness, the impartiality of the court, and the credibility of any decision the impeachment court may render,” he said.
“That is why I am reminding senators to exercise caution in making statements regarding the impeachment, especially when they have yet to see evidence from both sides or make any final decisions on the matter,” he added.
Escudero previously stated that the Senate cannot immediately begin the impeachment trial, noting it may start after President “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address.
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