THE Palace has affirmed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not interfere in the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Undersecretary Claire Castro, Palace press officer, stated unequivocally on Wednesday evening that the matter rests solely with the Senate.
“That issue is now with the Senate, and the President will not interfere in what happens there,” Castro said in an interview with TeleRadyo Serbisyo.
“But of course, we all hope that the senators will fulfill their obligations, not just to one person but their obligation to the country and our countrymen.”
Castro further emphasized the President’s commitment to impartiality, regardless of the political affiliations of the senators and congressmen elected in the recent 2025 elections.
“We’ll just see,” she said. “Whoever should be held accountable should be held accountable. Whoever should be acquitted should be acquitted. The President is for the law. Whatever is in accordance with the law, that’s what should be followed.”
The Palace’s stance underscores a commitment to due process and the separation of powers. By refusing to intervene, President Marcos aims to ensure the integrity of the impeachment proceedings and allow the Senate to conduct a fair and impartial trial.
The President’s position is likely to be welcomed by those seeking a transparent and unbiased resolution to the impeachment case
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