Senator Rodante Marcoleta and his colleague Senator Jinggoy Estrada are both currently detained at the New Quezon City Jail Dormitory, yet they insist on their right to participate in the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Marcoleta argued that being a detainee does not negate their status as senators, emphasizing that detention should not reduce the number of 24 senators.He stated that only death, resignation, or inability to fulfill duties justifies replacing a senator.

Marcoleta also highlighted that his detention symbolizes the Filipino people's struggle for justice, as those involved in corruption remain hidden.Estrada faces charges of plunder and graft related to public funds misappropriation.The case underscores legal battles over procedural rights amid political tensions.The Senate impeachment court faces pressure to balance legal protocols with the detainees' constitutional mandates.