ML Party-List nominee Leila de Lima and Akbayan Party-List nominee Chel Diokno have joined the House prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
De Lima stated her decision to join stems from her commitment to accountability, justice, and the rule of law, not vindictiveness.
She expressed confidence in securing a conviction, citing the strength of the evidence and the potential impact of public opinion on the impeachment proceedings.
Diokno asserted that the impeachment trial against Duterte is about accountability, stating that public officials must be held accountable if they break the law.
The Vice President was impeached by 215 members of the House on February 5, facing impeachment for alleged 'high crimes,' including misuse of confidential funds and threats against President Marcos and his family.
Despite the Court of Appeals nullifying her acquittal in one of her drug cases, De Lima's lawyer stated that she will focus on preparing for Duterte's impeachment trial and planned legislation.
De Lima's legal team believes the CA decision does not put her at risk of arrest and detention, viewing it as an issue of how the ruling was written rather than an issue of acquittal.
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