MANILA - A fair decision on the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will bring much-needed stability to the country, Senator-Judge Ping Lacson said Saturday.
"A fair decision will bring stability to the country... As long as the decision is fair and based on evidence as presented without any political color, then it will bring stability to the country," said Lacson in response to a question from organizers of the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa)'s 65th anniversary celebration in Makati City.
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Lacson, however, pointed out that the trial has not reached the stage for a decision, because the defense has yet to present its side.
"Hindi pa complete, kasi the defense has not yet presented their evidence. We only hear one side of the story. We need to hear the other side (It is not yet complete. The defense has not presented its evidence. We only hear one side of the story. We need to hear the other side)," he said.
Lacson previously stressed that speeding up the proceedings should mean maximizing the limited hearing time, not compromising the presentation of evidence.
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For Lacson, any eventual decision should be guided by the Constitution and the evidence presented during the trial, rather than political considerations or public opinion.