Padilla to prosecutors: Your job is not to win, but to pursue the truth

Sen. Robin Padilla listens as National Bureau of Investigation chief Melvin Matibag takes the witness stand during the continuation of his cross-examination on Day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on July 22, 2026. — Photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta/INQUIRER

MANILA, Philippines — After telling the prosecutors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte not to be one-sided, Sen. Robin Padilla now reminded them of their duty to ferret out the truth, and not to win their case.

Padilla specifically addressed lead prosecutor Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro in a Facebook post early Thursday morning.

“Dear Ms. Luistro, Justice is impartial!” the senator started.

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