@rappler: Gatchalian: Constitution requires 2/3 votes for Impeachment conviction WATCH: Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian says the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote, or 16 senators, to secure a conviction in an impeachment trial. Asked about proposals to lower the threshold if not all senators are able to participate, Gatchalian says he would adhere to what is written in the Constitution.

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Thursday 18 June 2026 02:51:32 GMT