Sara Duterte trial: Senator-judges seen leaving session hall

MANILA, Philippines – Several senator-judges were spotted stepping out of the session hall for nearly an hour on Monday, even as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continued.

Senator-judge Alan Peter Cayetano was seen exiting the session hall at 2:51 p.m., returning nearly an hour later at 3:48 p.m.

A few minutes later, at 2:53 p.m. Senator-judge Robin Padilla followed, but has yet to return as of 4:19 p.m.

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Senator-judges Camille and Mark Villar also exited at around 2:56 p.m. Camille returned at 3:39 p.m., while Mark came back over an hour later at 4:16 p.m.

Meanwhile, Senator-judge Imee Marcos left the session hall twice – once at 3:01 p.m., coming back at 3:18 p.m., then  leaving again at 3:20 p.m, before returning at 3:37 p.m.

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The Inquirer has asked the offices of the mentioned senator-judges for their sudden and temporary exit, but they have yet to respond, as of writing.

All senator-judges that left the floor temporarily are members of the Senate minority bloc. /mr

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