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The Supreme Court of the Philippines.Senator-Judge Alan Peter Cayetano asked the impeachment court to allow Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta, who are currently facing criminal cases, to attend and observe the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.Embattled Senator Rodante Marcoleta may still participate in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte until an arrest warrant is issued by the Sandiganbayan.Marcoleta is facing a non-bailable plunder charge before the third division of the anti-graft court, over his non-disclosure of P75 million funds in his campaign contributions.Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian did not answer questions on how the Senate will act in case the arrest warrant is issued on Monday, also the impeachment trial's first day.The Palace meanwhile said it will not force any decision, as it respects the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government.Marcoleta earlier claimed that the charges were filed to prevent him from participating in the trial.