Law professors and former legal leaders in Eastern Visayas have called for the Senate impeachment court to reduce the required vote threshold for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial from 16 to 14. The group, including law deans and former heads of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, submitted a letter to the court on September 17. They argue that a lower threshold would ensure a fairer outcome. The current requirement mandates a two-thirds majority, which is 16 votes out of 20 senators. The proposed change would require only 14 votes. The impeachment process against Duterte, who faces allegations of corruption, is ongoing. Legal experts say the change could influence the final decision. The Senate impeachment court has not yet responded to the request. The case remains under review.