The legal view that the conviction threshold in the impeachment trial should be lowered due to the absence of sitting senators has been embraced by House prosecutors Luistro and Zamora

An emerging view challenges the 16-vote threshold for convicting VP Sara, even as presiding officer Gatchalian already stands by it

Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua said it would be “unfair” if absent senators would be allowed to cast votes.