De Lima, Diokno join House panel for Sara impeachment

Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno have agreed to join the House prosecution panel in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after receiving invitations from Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Both De Lima and Diokno emphasized their commitment to justice and accountability, rejecting claims that their involvement stems from personal vendetta or vindictiveness.

De Lima, who was detained for seven years on drug charges she maintains were politically motivated, vowed to serve as an independent opposition voice during the trial.

Diokno echoed similar sentiments, asserting that the impeachment trial is about upholding constitutional principles and ensuring good governance, not political obstructionism.

The impeachment trial follows Duterte's February indictment by the House of Representatives for alleged high crimes including an assassination plot against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with pre-trial proceedings scheduled in June when Congress resumes session.