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Acidre Urges Public To Trust Impeachment Process Despite Senate Leadership Dispute
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Amid legal questions surrounding the recent leadership changes in the Senate, Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre is calling on Filipinos to remain confident in the country's constitutional processes, insisting that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte remains on course.
Speaking on Wednesday, Acidre stressed that the ongoing legal battle over Senate leadership should not be mistaken for a setback to the impeachment proceedings. According to him, the country's democratic institutions are designed to handle disputes such as these while continuing to perform their respective constitutional duties.
"The Filipino people should not lose confidence in the impeachment process," Acidre said, emphasizing that the Supreme Court, the Senate, and the House of Representatives each have distinct roles to play under the Constitution.
His remarks came after former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and several allies elevated the Senate leadership controversy to the Supreme Court. The group is seeking to overturn leadership changes implemented earlier this month and restore the chamber's previous leadership structure.
In their petition, the group asked the High Court to issue a status quo ante order that would effectively reinstate Cayetano as Senate President and restore other Senate positions affected by the reorganization. They argued that judicial intervention is necessary to preserve stability and prevent what they described as "mob rule" within the chamber.
Despite the legal challenge, Acidre maintained that the petition is separate from the impeachment case against Duterte. He noted that the Articles of Impeachment were approved by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives and were formally transmitted to the Senate following constitutional procedures.
"The case against the Vice President did not originate from the Senate dispute," Acidre said, stressing that the impeachment process has already gone through the required constitutional steps.
The House leader also cautioned against viewing disagreements among government institutions as a sign of constitutional dysfunction. Instead, he said such disputes are part of the democratic process and can be resolved through established legal mechanisms.
According to Acidre, the House has already fulfilled its role and stands ready to present its case before the impeachment court, regardless of who ultimately leads the Senate.
Unless the Supreme Court issues a ruling that directly affects the proceedings, Acidre said the impeachment trial remains on track. He also encouraged the public to place their trust in the country's institutions and the constitutional safeguards designed to ensure accountability.
"The Filipino people should not fear constitutional processes. They should trust them," he said.
Speaking on Wednesday, Acidre stressed that the ongoing legal battle over Senate leadership should not be mistaken for a setback to the impeachment proceedings. According to him, the country's democratic institutions are designed to handle disputes such as these while continuing to perform their respective constitutional duties.
"The Filipino people should not lose confidence in the impeachment process," Acidre said, emphasizing that the Supreme Court, the Senate, and the House of Representatives each have distinct roles to play under the Constitution.
His remarks came after former Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano and several allies elevated the Senate leadership controversy to the Supreme Court. The group is seeking to overturn leadership changes implemented earlier this month and restore the chamber's previous leadership structure.
In their petition, the group asked the High Court to issue a status quo ante order that would effectively reinstate Cayetano as Senate President and restore other Senate positions affected by the reorganization. They argued that judicial intervention is necessary to preserve stability and prevent what they described as "mob rule" within the chamber.
Despite the legal challenge, Acidre maintained that the petition is separate from the impeachment case against Duterte. He noted that the Articles of Impeachment were approved by an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives and were formally transmitted to the Senate following constitutional procedures.
"The case against the Vice President did not originate from the Senate dispute," Acidre said, stressing that the impeachment process has already gone through the required constitutional steps.
The House leader also cautioned against viewing disagreements among government institutions as a sign of constitutional dysfunction. Instead, he said such disputes are part of the democratic process and can be resolved through established legal mechanisms.
According to Acidre, the House has already fulfilled its role and stands ready to present its case before the impeachment court, regardless of who ultimately leads the Senate.
Unless the Supreme Court issues a ruling that directly affects the proceedings, Acidre said the impeachment trial remains on track. He also encouraged the public to place their trust in the country's institutions and the constitutional safeguards designed to ensure accountability.
"The Filipino people should not fear constitutional processes. They should trust them," he said.
Jun 17, 2026
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