Palace urges neutral stance in VP Sara’s impeachment trial

On Tuesday, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro advised senator-judges in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial to remain neutral and avoid labeling the proceedings a 'witch-hunt'.

Castro's comments came after Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri described Duterte's impeachment as a witch-hunt aimed at removing her from politics ahead of the 2028 presidential race.

Zubiri acknowledged his biases but pledged to set them aside and follow the constitutional process, emphasizing the importance of upholding their oath of office.

Iloilo 3rd District Representative Lorenz Defensor also criticized Zubiri's statement, asserting that senator-judges should discuss evidence before making such claims.

Duterte faces accusations of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, and graft and corruption, but has denied all allegations.