Manila, April 18 -- House of Representatives Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms Chair Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur said on Saturday that the recent OCTA Research survey showing majority of Filipinos backing an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte reflects public interest in having the allegations heard in the proper forum.

"I hope the Vice President's legal team will consider addressing all the allegations in the impeachment complaints within the proper forum. The latest survey reflects a clear public signal that Filipinos want these issues answered through the constitutional process now underway in the House Committee on Justice," Adiong said in a statement.

"Participation in the proceedings would allow...