Manila, May 12 -- Senators on Monday underscored the high stakes of the 2025 midterm elections, warning that the incoming Senate would be immediately thrust into a politically charged impeachment trial involving Vice President Sara Duterte.

"We are facing an impeachment trial against Vice President Duterte. That's why I urge the voters to vote wisely," Senate Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, a former impeachment judge, said in a radio interview.

Estrada said that while being a lawyer is an advantage in impeachment trials, it is not required so long as senators are willing to learn and consult legal experts.

"This is a numbers game. This is a political issue, not just a legal one," he added.

Senator Joel Villanueva echoed Estrada's sentime...