Senator Robin Padilla says he and allied senators may soon stop attending the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He links the possibility to concerns about how the trial and its related constitutional basis are being handled, citing “distortion” of the Constitution and alleged “disregard for the law.”
Outlets report that Padilla’s comments come amid thinning attendance by minority senators on the Senate floor. Inquirer.net and GMA News Online both describe Padilla as saying there is no formal discussion yet, but that it could be decided “soon” if concerns persist. He also suggests there have been “surprising developments,” and he cautions against focusing on bloc labels during the impeachment process. The reports focus on Padilla’s conditional plan to potentially absent himself and his allies, rather than on specific procedural rulings in court.
Overall, sources agree Padilla frames the potential move as contingent on continued legal or constitutional issues, and that it is presented as a possible shift in participation rather than a confirmed decision.
