The Makati Business Club (MBC) on Monday called on the Senate to fulfill its constitutional duty and convene an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.
“We view this issue as a governance issue and a test of public accountability and the rule of law,” the MBC said in a statement.
The business group underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law for investor confidence. “If we do not follow the rule of law, how can we expect to attract foreign and even local investors to bring in long-term investments, which would lead to the creation of jobs?” it asked.
The MBC said the impeachment trial is intended to present evidence to determine the basis of charges against the Vice President.
“The senators, individually, and the Senate, as an institution, will betray public trust and not provide the Vice President with the forum to refute charges if they do not proceed with the impeachment trial,” the MBC statement read.
