
The 21 senators present were Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile, who presided over the trial, Senate Pro Tempore Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, Gringo Honasan, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Panfilo Lacson Francis “Kiko” Panglinan, Franklin Drilon, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, Ralph Recto and Alan Peter Cayetano, Edgardo Angara, Joker Arroyo.
Also in attendance were Lito Lapid, Ramon Revilla Jr. , Senators Antonio Trillanes IV, Pia Cayetano, Teofisto Guingona III, Sergeio Osmena, Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos, and Manny Villar.
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) – Members of the Senate are divided over the looming impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, with at least one senator saying that the process could lead to an autocracy if Corona is removed from office.