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Padilla hints allied senators may boycott Duterte impeachment trial
Senator Robin Padilla suggested on Monday that he and his senatorial allies could skip Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings if constitutional concerns persist. No formal decision has been made, but Padilla indicated such a move could materialize soon.
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MANILA — Sen. Robin Padilla cautioned that allied lawmakers may consider absenting themselves from Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial if what he characterized as constitutional violations continue during the proceedings.
Padilla told reporters that while no concrete discussion had taken place among the opposition coalition, circumstances could prompt such action in the near term. The senator did not elaborate on specific constitutional issues he referenced but indicated frustration with the trial's direction.
The threat of boycott reflects growing tensions within the Senate as the impeachment case against Duterte moves forward. Padilla's comments suggest deepening divisions over how the trial should be conducted and what procedural standards should apply.
The Vice President faces multiple impeachment complaints in Congress. Her legal team and allied lawmakers have repeatedly challenged various aspects of the case's proceedings.