De Lima and Diokno to Join Duterte Impeachment Trial?

The Philippines is abuzz with news of former Senator Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno's potential roles in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial. Both have accepted an offer to serve as House Prosecutors, contingent on their success in the upcoming party-list elections. House Speaker Martin Romualdez confirmed the offer, emphasizing the significant contribution their expertise would bring to the process. De Lima, the lead nominee for the Akbayan party-list, stated that she feels a duty to participate. Akbayan secured a strong 6.71% of the vote, suggesting a high likelihood of their presence in the House. This development adds a layer of complexity and anticipation to the already high-stakes impeachment proceedings.