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In a recent statement, Senator Robin Padilla emphasized the importance of justice over mere convictions in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. He urged prosecutors to approach their duties fairly and without bias.
Justice Should Be the True Goal
The primary duty of a public prosecutor is not to convict, but to see that justice is done.
Senator Robin Padilla
Padilla's remarks were partly in response to media discussion surrounding the role of the prosecution. He stressed that the focus should be on truth and justice rather than simply achieving a conviction.
He further warned that prioritizing convictions over fairness risks the wrongful imprisonment of innocent individuals, which he described as a profound injustice.