Opposition figures Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno will replace two lawmakers who were assigned to prosecute Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial but lost their reelection bids.
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00:00Opposition figures Laila de Lima and Chael Jocno will replace two lawmakers who were assigned to prosecute Vice President Sara Duterte in her impeachment trial, but lost their re-election bids.
00:12The invitation came from House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
00:16Romualdez says, quote, their potential inclusion in the prosecution panel would add credibility, balance, and depth to this constitutionally mandated process.
00:24The camps of de Lima and Jocno also confirmed that they accepted the offer.
00:28De Lima says, quote, I have accepted. My decision comes from a place of duty and principle.
00:34I have always stood for truth, accountability, and the rule of law across different administrations, regardless of political affiliation.
00:42That commitment remains unchanged.
00:44Akbayan adds, quote, as the principal endorser of the first impeachment complaint, and after thorough party deliberations, we extend our full support to this historic process of accountability.
00:54De Lima is the first nominee of Mamamayang Liberal, which ranks 14th based on partial and unofficial results.
01:02Jocno, meanwhile, is the first nominee of Akbayan, which is virtually guaranteed three seats as Akbayan leads the party-less race.