Jude Acidre, the chair of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, has expressed strong opposition to the proposal of allowing online voting for senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. He argues that the seriousness of the impeachment proceedings necessitates the physical presence of senator-judges, particularly during voting, to ensure they can fully engage with and evaluate witness testimonies. Acidre highlighted that the House of Representatives has already voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte, with a tally of 257-25-9, and emphasized that the rules require physical attendance for voting on any measure, especially in such a critical constitutional process. He acknowledged the evolution of technology in legislative functions but maintained that impeachment trials are fundamentally different and require direct observation of witness demeanor and credibility. Acidre also affirmed that the House will respect the Senate's role in the trial while fulfilling its prosecutorial duties, urging the Senate to conduct a thorough and fair hearing to maintain public confidence in the process.