Gatchalian rejects Cayetano’s claims of cover-up, impeach control (opens original article in a new tab)

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian rejected claims by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano that the new Senate majority is covering up the flood control investigation and controlling the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that the trial will depend on evidence rather than leadership changes.

• Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian denied Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano's claims of a cover-up regarding the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte and the flood control investigation.
• Gatchalian stated that the Blue Ribbon Committee, led by Sen. Erwin Tulfo, will continue the flood control investigation with proper procedures and affidavits.
• The impeachment trial's outcome depends on evidence presented by both the prosecution and defense, not on Senate leadership changes.