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Philippine Senate to Convene Impeachment Court for VP Duterte Next Month
- On June 3, 2025, the Philippine Senate is scheduled to assemble as an impeachment court in Manila to initiate proceedings related to Vice President Sara Duterte’s case.
- In February 2024, the House of Representatives impeached Duterte on seven charges, which include bribery, corruption, and accusations related to the improper handling of up to P612 million from confidential funds.
- Senate President Francis Escudero notified House Speaker Martin Romualdez about the Senate's readiness to receive the 11-member prosecution team for the formal reading of the charges on June 2, ahead of the June 3 session.
- Escudero indicated that the Senate will anticipate the prosecution presenting the seven charges listed in the Articles of Impeachment during a public session, with hearings planned to commence in late July once new senators have been sworn in.
- Duterte denies the charges, and if she fails to obtain at least nine votes from the full Senate of 24 members acting as the impeachment court, she could be permanently removed from office.
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Senate to convene impeachment court next month
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Senate will convene the impeachment court that will decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte on June 3, according to a document seen by Agence France-Presse on Friday. Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in February for "high crimes" including corruption and an alleged assassination plot against former ally and running mate President Ferdinand Marcos. Senate President Francis Escuder…
Philippine Senate to convene impeachment court for VP Duterte next month
MANILA: The Philippine Senate will convene the impeachment court that will decide the future of Vice President Sara Duterte on Jun 3, according to a document seen by AFP on Friday (May 23). Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in February for "high crimes" including corruption and an alleg
Chiz Escudero: Senate convenes as impeachment court June 3
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has informed House Speaker Martin Romualdez that the senators were ready to receive the House of Representatives panel of prosecutors for the reading of impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte when Congress resumes its session on June 2. “As stated in our letter dated February 24, 2025, the Senate […]...Keep on reading: Chiz Escudero: Senate convenes as impeachment court June 3
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