Only present senators should vote in VP Sara Duterte case

Rep. Joel Chua —File photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta

Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday said that he believes that only the senator-judges participating in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should decide on her conviction or acquittal, given the current composition of the Senate.

This is what Chua answered if the House prosecution panel thinks that the number of senators participating in the trial will be an issue, as Sen. Jinggoy Estrada is arrested over plunder charges, while Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa remains hiding amid his arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.

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