Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson —File photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta | INQUIRER
MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judges by day, detainees by night?
Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said this could be a potentially awkward situation if detained senators are allowed by the courts to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — allowing them to wear their senator-judge robes during the trial and their persons deprived of liberty uniforms once the trial for the day ends.
Lacson also said the possibility of more senators being detained could disrupt the trial that is set to start on July 6.
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