Vice President Sara Duterte. INQUIRER PHOTO / GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE MANILA, Philippines — No impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte will be done legally during the Congress’ break, Senate President Chiz Escudero revealed on Thursday. gamemania jackpotAt a Kapihan sa Senado forum, Escudero was asked if it’s possible for the impeachment trial to be done while the Congress’ sessions are adjourned, to which the Senate leader answered — no. Agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports confirmed the details Monday with ESPN. Article continues after this advertisement“Legally, it cannot be done. Again, as I’ve said, because the impeachment court was not convened,” Escudero said. FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Sara Duterte impeached; House gets 215 to sign NEWSINFO 39 of 61 Mindanao lawmakers back VP Sara Duterte impeachment NEWSINFO Panelo: Sara Duterte will face Senate trial ‘smilingly, competently’“The impeachment complaint was not referred to the plenary for there to be a basis for the impeachment court, to be convened by the Senate sitting as a legislative body. Hindi muna as an impeachment court (not yet as an impeachment court),” he pointed out. According to Escudero, the earliest opportunity that the Articles of Impeachment may be tackled is on June 2 or once the session resumes. Article continues after this advertisement
In explaining this, the Senate chief explained that for an impeachment court to be convened, there has to be an ongoing session in the chamber. He said this would allow impeachment judges to take oaths. Article continues after this advertisement“So if there will be an action regarding this, it will happen on June 2 once the session resumes after the midterm elections,” Escudero said in Filipino. The Senate on Wednesday adjourned its session without tackling the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte. Article continues after this advertisementSenate Secretary Renato Bantug received the document at 5:49 p.m., but it was not reported to the plenary before it adjourned shortly before 7:00 p.m. Earlier, the House of Representatives confirmed that 215 lawmakers signed the fourth impeachment complaint against Duterte. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Before this, three complaints were filed against Duterte in December. The complaints alleged that she had misused millions of pesos in confidential funds and “tried to cover up” how the money was spent when pressed to explain.rich711 READ NEXT Escudero: Special session may not be called for Duterte impeac... P2.7M shabu seized from ‘high-value’ target in Pam... EDITORS' PICK Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law to host Fox News show Trump only wants to displace Palestinians from Gaza temporarily Five things to know about Sara Duterte and her impeachment Joblessness dips in December 2024 — PSA Marbil intends to use his term extension to improve PNP’s poll preps MOST READ Tulfo: Didn’t back Duterte impeachment as I might be senator-judge Pogo probe missing link? Travel agency eyed in fake documents scheme Five things to know about Sara Duterte and her impeachment Sara Duterte impeached; House gets 215 to sign Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments |
