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Senator-judges must act with 'conviction, conscience' in Duterte impeach trial: Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian stressed that senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should act with conviction and conscience.
He acknowledged that political alliances and loyalties can influence senator-judges during the proceedings, admitting it is difficult to set these aside.
Gatchalian pointed out that senators are politicians with political alliances, not necessarily legal experts.
This follows criticism of Duterte-allied senators Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa and Robin Padilla for drafting resolutions to dismiss the impeachment trial.
Gatchalian previously emphasized the need for senator-judges to be fair and impartial during the trial.
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