Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro answers questions during a press briefing at the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. — Screengrab from House of Representatives/Facebook
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate should continue holding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte even if she resigns from office as there are two possible penalties if she is convicted, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday.
In a press briefing at the Batasang Pambansa complex, Luistro said that an impeachment trial carries two “principal penalties” — removal from office and perpetual disqualification from holding public office.
Should Duterte resign, only the first penalty will be rendered irrelevant.
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