Palace Stresses President Marcos’ Non-Interference in Impeachment Trial
Malacañang has firmly reiterated that President Marcos will not interfere in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The Palace emphasized that the impeachment process is now fully under the jurisdiction of the Senate.
Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro highlighted that President Marcos has made it clear the matter is “nasa kamay na po ng Senado” (in the hands of the Senate) and that he will not get involved in the ongoing debates. “Unang una po, sinabi naman po ng Pangulo na ito po ay nasa kamay na po ng Senado at hindi po makikialam ang Pangulo kung ano man po ang nangyayaring pagdedebate sa Senado,” she said during a briefing.
President Marcos’ Views on the Impeachment Trial
Castro conveyed that while the President has a clear stance, he respects the Senate’s authority to handle the trial independently. “Maliwanag na sinabi ng Pangulo na impeach na po si VP Sara kaya po hindi niya po ito papakialaman, wala po siyang anumang gagawin dahil lahat po ng mangyayari ay nasa Senado na,” she explained.
President Marcos insists that due process and legal standards must be upheld throughout the proceedings. “Ang gusto lamang po niya, para sa kalahatan, hindi lamang po para sa impeachment, dapat lang po manatili ang due process, manatili ang proseso,” Castro stressed. She added that all constitutional provisions and laws must be followed strictly.
Senate Holds Sole Responsibility Over Trial Outcome
The Palace official underlined that whatever the Senate decides regarding the impeachment trial, the responsibility no longer lies with the President. “Kung matuloy po hindi matuloy ang impeachment, mukhang hindi na po ‘yan sakop ng Pangulo,” Castro said.
She appealed to protesters and the public not to blame the President for the Senate’s decisions. “Sana po ay huwag ipahid sa Pangulo kung ano man po ang magiging desisyon ng Senado diyan. Kasi po marami po tayong nakikita, katulad po ng mga protesters, ginagalang po natin ang kanilang opinion at mga ginagawa… sana po ay iwaksi nila sa kanilang isipan na may kinalaman po ang Pangulo dito,” she explained.
Addressing Allegations of Political Intrigue
Castro dismissed claims suggesting the President is signaling to stop the impeachment trial to protect interests. She called such notions “intriga” and urged lawmakers to avoid spreading these suspicions. “Intriga po, iwasan po ‘yan, considering na siya ay isang mambabatas,” she said in reference to a statement by a local representative.
Furthermore, Castro clarified that President Marcos never opposed the impeachment process itself. “Maliwanag po nung tinanong ito sa Kuala Lumpur, ayaw niya po ng impeachment but the problem is VP Sara is already impeached, so magiging issue na lang dito ay acquittal ba o conviction sa Senado. So dapat i-correct po natin yan,” she stated. The President’s position is to let the legal process take its proper course.
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