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House asks Senate for space for prosecutors during VP Sara impeachment trial
House asks Senate for space for prosecutors during VP Sara impeachment trial
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Published Mar 09, 2025 03:01 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 09, 2025 05:10 PM PHT
Vice President Sara Duterte attends a gathering, billed as a thanksgiving activity for her father former President Rodrigo Duterte, in Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. John Go, ABS-CBN News
Vice President Sara Duterte attends a gathering, billed as a thanksgiving activity for her father former President Rodrigo Duterte, in Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. John Go, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The House of Representatives has requested that the Senate provide a working area for prosecutors in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
MANILA — The House of Representatives has requested that the Senate provide a working area for prosecutors in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Members of the House in February moved to impeach Duterte for alleged misuse of confidential funds as well as for her threats against the Marcos family.
Members of the House in February moved to impeach Duterte for alleged misuse of confidential funds as well as for her threats against the Marcos family.
A Senate trial on the Articles of Impeachment has yet to commence.
A Senate trial on the Articles of Impeachment has yet to commence.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero earlier said that most senators approve of the idea to begin Duterte's Senate trial by July 30.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero earlier said that most senators approve of the idea to begin Duterte's Senate trial by July 30.
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House Secretary General Reginald Velasco in a letter dated March 5 asked Escudero to provide an office for the House prosecutors and the House Secretariat Support Group for the duration of the impeachment trial.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco in a letter dated March 5 asked Escudero to provide an office for the House prosecutors and the House Secretariat Support Group for the duration of the impeachment trial.
Velasco also requested an inspection of the designated room to ensure that it meets the needs of the House prosecution team.
Velasco also requested an inspection of the designated room to ensure that it meets the needs of the House prosecution team.
The Senate formally received the letter on March 6, the statement said.
The Senate formally received the letter on March 6, the statement said.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, in the same release, assured the Senate that the House "is committed to ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the Constitution."
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, in the same release, assured the Senate that the House "is committed to ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the Constitution."
He said "the House of Representatives trusts that the proceedings will be conducted with fairness, impartiality, and strict adherence to the provisions of the Constitution."
He said "the House of Representatives trusts that the proceedings will be conducted with fairness, impartiality, and strict adherence to the provisions of the Constitution."
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