Convicting VP Duterte harder if allies win Senate seats

A lawmaker from the House prosecution panel stated that convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in an impeachment trial would be more challenging if her allies secure more seats in the Senate following the May elections.

Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores noted that the Pulse Asia survey indicated an increase in the senatorial rankings for some of Duterte's allies.

Flores described the impeachment process as a political exercise where senators might be influenced by public opinion and political alignments.

He explained that a greater number of Duterte's supporters in the Senate would make it harder for public prosecutors to persuade senators to vote for conviction.