Lead Public Prosecutor and Batangas 2nd District Representative Gerville Luistro welcomes the support of the public for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

“It only validates what we believe is the demand of the Filipino people now at nakikita naman natin yon in what is happening around, ang gusto talaga ng taong bayan ay magtuloy-tuloy itong impeachment trial,” Luistro said

[“It only validates what we believe is the demand of the Filipino people now and we see that in what is happening around, the public truly wants this impeachment trial proceed.”]

Based on the Tugon ng Masa survey conducted by OCTA Research from April 20 to 24, 2026, among 1200 respondents nationwide, 74% believe that VP Sara must face the impeachment trial in the Senate to answer the allegations against her. The recent data is higher than the 69% recorded in March. 

“Support for a Senate impeachment trial rose from 69% in March to 74% in April,” according to OCTA

Regarding VP Sara’s plans to run for President in 2028, Luistro emphasized that the impeachment trial will serve as a crucial guide for the Filipinos in deciding whether the VP deserves the public’s vote.

“That is why impeachment trial should happen because considering that she has pronounced already her intention to run for president in 2028, this impeachment trial will help  the sovereign Filipino decide whether or not she deserves the faith and confidence of the electorate.” she said