De Lima pasok sa mga lilitis kay VP Sara

MANILA, Philippines — Tinanggap umano ni Mamamayang Liberal (ML) partylist nominee Leila de Lima ang alok ni Speaker Martin Romualdez na maging parte ng House prosecution panel sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte.

“Got a call from the Speaker just an hour ago. I answered yes to the suggestion/offer to be part of the prosecution panel,” pahayag ni de Lima.

“I would always be willing, kung anuman role ang puwede sa akin na sa tingin ko kaya ko at magagampanan ko nang buong katapatan, I would do it,” dagdag niya.

Si de Lima ay uupo sa 20th Congress bilang kinatawan ng ML partylist.

Bukod kay de Lima, bukas din umano si Romualdez na mapasama sa prosecution panel si human rights lawyer Atty. Chel Diokno na Akbayan partylist nominee.

“Former Senator de Lima and Atty. Diokno are two of the most respected legal minds in the country. Their potential inclusion in the ­prosecution panel would add credibility, balance, and depth to this constitutionally mandated process,” ani Romualdez.

Binigyang-diin naman ni Romualdez na hindi dapat maging politikal o personal ang impeachment trial.

“This is not about targeting individuals. This is about fulfilling our constitutional duty with integrity. The House is committed to presenting a case based solely on facts, evidence, and the rule of law.”

“The Senate, as the impeachment court, deserves to hear a case presented with competence and credibility. The participation of figures like de Lima and Diokno will help ensure that”.