Questions raised on impeachment trial: Can absent senators vote?

As the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte kicks off on July 6, a critical question looms: can absent senators vote? With some senators potentially facing arrest, it's unclear if all 24 senator-judges will be present. This raises important constitutional questions about whether the two-thirds threshold needed to convict should be calculated based on the total number of senators or only those who are physically present. This issue could significantly impact the trial's outcome and underscores broader concerns about the integrity and fairness of the impeachment process.