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Senate chief wants to keep impeachment rules
Senate President Francis Escudero stated there is no need to alter existing impeachment trial rules for Vice President Sara Duterte to avoid accusations of bias.
Escudero suggested that any proposed rule changes should only be applied to future impeachment cases, not the current one.
He believes the Senate might be accused of changing the rules mid-game if modifications are made for Duterte's trial.
The Senate is expected to convene as an impeachment court upon the resumption of the 19th Congress on June 2.
At this session, the House prosecution team is anticipated to formally present the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero urged incumbent and presumptive senators to refrain from taking a stance on the possible impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are now with the Senate and should be allowed to follow due process.
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Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial by the 20th Congress on July 30, following her impeachment by the House of Representatives in February.
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Senate President Chiz Escudero has revealed the official robes for senator-judges during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Malacañang has denied rumors that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is pushing for an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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