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Senator-judges can change 16-vote threshold to convict, say 3 former chief justices
Day 26 of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte convenes on Wednesday, Sept. 16, with the appearance of former magistrates. From left: retired Supreme Court Justices Adolfo S. Azcuna, Artemio V. Panganiban, and Reynato S. Puno.—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ/SPPA POOL
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September 17, 2026September 17, 2026News

Senator-judges can change 16-vote threshold to convict, say 3 former chief justices

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The Senate impeachment court can still change the current voting threshold of 16 senators to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, according to three former chief justices of the Supreme Court.    Hilario Davide Jr., Artemio V. Panganiban, and Reynato S. Puno said the number of votes to remove an impeached official should not be fixed at...