Escudero urges impartiality amid possible impeachment vs. VP Sara

Senate President Francis Escudero (File Photo: Senate of the Philippines/Facebook)

By Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency

MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday reminded his colleagues of their duty to remain impartial after the filing of an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte in the House of Representatives.

In a statement, Escudero emphasized that any comments or actions that could be perceived as biased would compromise the integrity of the impeachment trial, should the Senate be called upon to act as an impeachment court.

An impeachment, he explained, is the beginning of a constitutionally mandated process designed to hold highest public officials accountable.

“While impeachment is often described as a political exercise, it is crucial that members of the Senate approach it with the impartiality and objectivity demanded of us,” Escudero said.

Acknowledging the divisive nature of impeachment, the Senate President urged lawmakers to focus on the pressing legislative agenda.

With the midterm elections in May 2025 looming, he called on his peers to rise above the political noise and prioritize governance.

He also highlighted the Senate’s commitment to continue addressing urgent national concerns and enacting laws for the welfare of Filipinos.

Escudero stressed that regardless of the outcome of the impeachment, the legislative body must not waver in its responsibility to serve the people and strengthen the nation.

“May mga pangangailangan ang ating mga kababayan. Kung may impeachment man o wala, hindi ito puwedeng pabayaan (Our people have needs. Whether there is impeachment or not, it cannot be neglected),” he said, assuring the public that the Senate remains steadfast in its mission.