Presumptive congressmen Leila de Lima and Chel Diokno are set to join the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
De Lima, a former senator and human rights advocate, said her decision aligns with her duty to uphold truth, accountability, and the rule of law—principles she has championed across administrations, regardless of political affiliation.
Diokno, Akbayan party-list’s first nominee and a veteran human rights lawyer, described his participation in the prosecution as a new chapter in his continuing fight for justice and accountability.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez welcomed their inclusion in the panel, saying it will enhance the credibility, balance, and depth of the impeachment proceedings.
The impeachment case against Vice President Duterte is expected to be one of the most high-profile political events of the year. Details of the charges have yet to be fully disclosed to the public, but the formation of the prosecution team signals that the House is preparing for a full-blown trial.
De Lima and Diokno are known critics of the Duterte administration and have long advocated for reforms in governance and justice.
The impeachment proceedings are being closely monitored by various political and civil society groups across the country.
