'Bakanteng Upuan': Luistro highlights VP’s absence as hearing proceeds

House Committee on Justice Chairperson and Batangas 1st District Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro, in her opening speech, highlighted the “empty chair” of Vice President Sara Duterte during the impeachment hearing on Wednesday, April 22, as complainants addressed the committee.

Despite the Vice President not attending or cooperating, officials said the committee will continue working and that the investigation will move forward as planned. (Video courtesy of House of Representatives)