May poll: A referendum of VP impeachment

House of Representatives’ members, especially those backing the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, acknowledged their action will become a key election issue. They believe the May polls will serve as a referendum on their stance against the VP. Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong admitted the political fallout, especially as a Mindanao representative, but emphasized that public service takes precedence over politics. “This is a value judgment call,” he said. 1-Rider Partylist Rep. Rodge Gutierrez stressed lawmakers’ constitutional duty to pursue impeachment, regardless of popularity. Iloilo Rep. Lorenz Defensor vowed to educate his constituents on the need to impeach the VP.