Prosecution counsel Benjamin Tolosa Jr. is demanding strict, fair enforcement of the sub judice rule in the impeachment proceedings, arguing that Vice President Sara Duterte violated it by implying senator-judges are under President Marcos Jr.’s control — a remark he says undermines court integrity and touches on case merits. Her comments, made after she suggested some lawyers still aided her despite Marcos’ influence, were seen as unnecessary since the impeachment context was already clear. Tolosa’s stance follows show-cause orders issued to him and fellow prosecutor Terry Ridon, though Ridon insists his remarks aimed to clarify for the public. Meanwhile, others including House adviser Robert Ace Barbers stress equal application of the rule to all sides. With Senator-Judge Francis Escudero warning that while past violations won’t be punished, future breaches will trigger public reprimands, fines up to 30,000 pesos, or witness-examination restrictions, the push for accountability is intensifying.
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