00:00Senate President Francis Escudero says the endorsement and filing of an impeachment case
00:05is a constitutional process that seeks to hold one of the highest officials of the land
00:10accountable. Because of this development, the Senate leader advised his fellow lawmakers
00:15to refrain from committing about the allegations made in the impeachment case. He explains,
00:22if ever the case is elevated to the upper chamber, it is the senators who will serve
00:28in the impeachment court. The Senate president added the principles of justice and fairness
00:34should prevail and to ensure all moves that will be made are anchored on the rule of law.
00:40Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino agrees with the statements of the Senate leader.
00:48Unethical for us to comment on this. That is my opinion as chairman of the committee on rules.
00:53So for it to be ethical and in accordance with the rules,
01:00no senator should comment. Because just like,
01:05you, can you interview an RTC judge? Judge, what will you do in the case? You can't do that.
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