Gatchalian: Vote on conviction threshold not indicative of final verdict

Inquirer.net - Sep 24, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday said the 13-1 vote to overturn the 16-vote conviction threshold does not indicate how senator-judges will vote on whether to convict or acquit Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial. “No, that’s far off. Because when it comes to the verdict, it’s about the evidence,

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