Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asserted that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must proceed, emphasizing the need for transparency and due process.
He anticipates that the defense will file a motion to dismiss the Articles of Impeachment by questioning their constitutionality and invoking the one-year ban on initiating impeachments.
Gatchalian stressed that the trial should begin to allow both sides to present their arguments publicly.
He was one of five senators who opposed the majority decision to return the case to the House during the June 10 Senate impeachment court session.
The impeachment proceedings continue to stir political tension amid constitutional debates.
Source: PhilNews24 | July 2, 2025
