Palace: PBBM won't meddle in VP Sara impeach trial

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not interfere in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, Malacañang said Thursday, May 15, reiterating that the matter is now in the hands of the Senate.

- By ARGYLL GEDUCOS and HANNAH TORREGOZA

In an interview with Teleradyo Serbisyo, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President is letting the process unfold independently and hopes senators will fulfill their duties with fairness and respect for the rule of law.

“Hindi makikialam ang Pangulo kung ano man ang mangyayari diyan (The President will not interfere in whatever happens. We are all for the rule of law),” she said.

“Basta tayong lahat ay para sa batas. Kung ano ‘yung naaayon sa batas, siya ang dapat sundin (Whatever is under the law, that is what must be followed),” she added.

While reaffirming the administration’s neutral position, the Palace Press Officer said the President expects senators to act not out of loyalty to any individual, but with accountability to the Filipino people.