Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson has advised the public to respect the Supreme Court’s ruling dismissing the House’s motion for reconsideration on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
In a post on his social media account, Lacson underscored the importance of upholding the judiciary’s decision regardless of personal views.
“Agree or disagree, right or wrong, just or unjust, faultless or defective – we must accept and respect the SC ruling on the unconstitutionality of VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case,” he said.
He added that the high court’s authority must be recognized.
“They are not called the ‘gods of Padre Faura’ for nothing,” Lacson noted.
The senator clarified that the matter is not about politics or who benefits from the ruling, but about respecting the law.
“This is not about politics or who gains or loses. If the SC ruling went the other way, my sentiment would be the same. Simply put, it is about respecting the rule of law,” he said.
Lacson was among the lawmakers who previously voted to archive the planned Senate impeachment trial against Duterte.