As impeachment discussions resurface, a voice from within the House is urging restraint—and conscience.

Harold Duterte, a party-list representative and cousin of Vice President Sara Duterte, called on lawmakers to vote based on truth, not noise, ahead of any move related to impeachment.

His message was direct: impeachment is not elastic, nor should it be driven by headlines, pressure, or political momentum. Under the Constitution, it must rest on clear, provable violations—not assumptions, volume, or public spectacle.

He emphasized that impeachment is a solemn constitutional duty, not a popularity contest. Lawmakers, he said, must evaluate charges soberly, guided by evidence, conscience, and fidelity to the Constitution—not by numbers, noise, or narratives shaped outside the chamber.

This comes amid renewed discussions following developments tied to earlier impeachment filings, including legal questions raised about due process, timing, and procedural compliance within the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

At the heart of the statement is a reminder often lost in political storms: impeachment is not punishment—it is a process, and processes lose legitimacy when rushed, weaponized, or detached from evidence.

Whether one supports or opposes impeachment, the underlying question remains unavoidable:
👉 Will lawmakers decide by conscience and Constitution—or by pressure and noise?