Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian says he expects every senator, including those in the minority bloc, to participate in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. In remarks to radio dzBB on Sunday, he said attendance is part of senators’ duties and helps ensure they can hear proceedings directly. He also said senators may participate by asking questions of witnesses and, if they choose, engaging with both the prosecution and defense during the trial. The impeachment trial is set to begin on Monday, with the Senate acting as the impeachment court. Gatchalian’s comments emphasize broad participation and direct access to testimony and arguments, rather than reliance on summaries or second-hand accounts. The statements are presented as an expectation for participation rather than a specific legal order, with the implication that senators have the opportunity to take part if they wish.