Duterte Trial to Proceed Monday Unless Supreme Court Issues Restraining Order

Duterte trial to proceed Monday unless Supreme Court issues restraining order

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court will proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, Sept. 28, unless the Supreme Court issues a restraining order or status quo ante order, court spokesman Reginald Tongol said.Tongol said the Office of the Solicitor General will represent the Impeachment Court before the high tribunal as provided by law, following the filing of separate petitions by lawyers Victor …

Gatchalian: Without TRO, no stopping impeachment trial

Unless restrained by the Supreme Court (SC), there is no stopping the Senate from proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte next week.