Escudero thumbs down call for Senate to start Sara impeach trial while in recess

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Chiz Escudero thumbed down Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel’s request to start Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial now but added that he would still consult with his colleagues to see if they would be willing and have the time. “Will consult the others if they want to and if … Read more

Escudero: No impeachment trial, no special session while Congress in recess

MANILA Philippines — Senate President Chiz Escudero is firm: There will neither be an impeachment trial nor will there be a special session to hold one against Vice President Sara Duterte while Congress is in recess. He said calling a special session to convene the Senate as an impeachment court during a recess was unconstitutional. … Read more

Sara remains vice president until Senate rules on impeach case — Escudero

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s fate now lies with 23 senators following her impeachment on Wednesday. The House of Representatives forwarded a 33-page complaint to the Senate, which includes six Articles of Impeachment against the vice president. Source link