By MANILA, Philippines – Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong on Wednesday said lawmakers must not let pressure affect them as Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial nears, adding that personal attacks should not sidetrack the proceedings.
Officials have a duty to uphold the 1987 Constitution, and senators should continue carrying out their mandate to conduct impeachment proceedings despite any political consequences, he said.
“You need to stand by the Constitution, because the Constitution is just a document, words on paper,” he added. “If we don’t live it out, the Constitution has no effect.”
