Opposition no basis to block Sara Duterte trial — Luistro

MANILA, Philippines — House Committee on Justice chair Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said Saturday that being part of the political opposition was not a valid basis to block the Senate from convening as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte. Luistro issued the statement after Sen. Robin Padilla said the Senate minority bloc would oppose convening the impeachment court if the House transmits the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte for trial. “We respect Senator Robin Padilla. But in the absence of reason, of basis why the impeachment court should not be convened, I think it will be very […]...

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