Escudero reminds VP Duterte to observe impeachment court’s gag rule
Escudero said future violations could trigger court action and possible bar discipline, while past comments would be wiped clean.
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Court admonishes VP, lawyers, judges
THE Senate impeachment court on Wednesday imposed stricter rules on public statements about the trial and asked the defense team to remind their client, Vice President Sara Duterte, of the sub judice rule after she called on the prosecution to prove its case “with evidence — not insults, speculation or political theatrics.”Impeachment court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero said the strict rules barring parties, lawyers, witnesses and senator-j…
Prosecution, defense panels vow to comply with Senate impeachment court ruling
The prosecution and defense panels on Wednesday vowed to comply with the Senate impeachment court"s ruling barring their counsels from speaking publicly on the merits of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Senate impeachment court tightens rules on public comments
Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 26, 2026 PHILIPPINES -The Senate impeachment court has tightened its rules on public statements about the merits of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case, […] The post Senate impeachment court tightens rules on public comments appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.
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