Palace to Pia Cayetano on fear for her liberty: Is this paranoia? Don’t panic

Inquirer.net - Sep 18, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday said there is no need for Sen. Pia Cayetano to “fear” for her liberty if she has done nothing wrong. This remark came after the senator, during a Senate impeachment court session on September 16, said that she was under pressure and feared for her liberty. Cayetano had said that

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