Metro Manila, Philippines – The National Unity Party (NUP), the second biggest political party at the House of Representatives, said it will adopt a conscience vote on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, while reaffirming support for the Marcos administration. In a statement on Tuesday, May 5, NUP chairman and Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno said “on a matter as serious as impeachment, every member must be guided by their own judgment, their conscience, and the interests of the people they represent.” On May 4, the House justice committee unanimously agreed to endorse the committee report and resolution setting forth the articles of impeachment against Duterte to plenary. The Constitution requires one third votes – in this case, 106 lawmakers – to impeach the vice president and transmit the case to the Senate for trial. Puno said the party believes impeachment is a constitutional process and not a partisan…