More than 500 protesters gathered outside the Senate on the 42nd day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, calling on senator-judges to convict her.
The protest was led by Sandugo, Hukbo ng Malayang Bayan, and Kabataan Sagisag at Gabay ng Pilipino.
Hukbo ng Malayang Bayan National President Aktebo Bayani appealed to senator-judges to make Duterte’s conviction a Christmas gift to the Filipino people.
“Itong panawagan namin sa lahat ng senador, sa loob ng opisina na ito i-convict natin si Sara para mas masaya ang pasko, regalo na nila sa masang Pilipino na wala na si Sara. Higit sa lahat sa 2028 dapat wala ng Duterte,” Bayani said.
He said the prosecution’s evidence presented during the proceedings had increasingly shown Duterte’s alleged accountability as the trial progressed.
Bayani also criticized the defense’s presentation of Davao City accountant Vingelin Bajan, describing her testimony as frustrating and questioning her apparent inability to recall details, including recognizing her own signature.
[Reports from RH Jecelle Ricafort]
