Senator Robin Padilla said he turned to Google to better understand the legal issues behind his vote opposing the designation of Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
During the Senate proceedings on Monday, July 6, Padilla was among the eight senators who voted against Escudero serving as presiding officer.
“Humingi po ako ng tulong sa Google kasi legal terms po ito. Hindi naman po ako nagtapos sa UP. Hindi rin po ako nagtapos sa Ateneo. Nagtapos po ako ng criminology. At UP rin: University of Prison,” said Padilla.
The Senate minority bloc has been pushing for Senate President Pro Tempore Win Gatchalian to preside over the impeachment trial instead.
“Ang batas po ay precise. Hindi po ito puwedeng iba-ibahin, o baluktutin. Kung ano po ang sinasabi ng Saligang Batas, sana po ay panghawakan natin,” added Padilla.
