Manila Bulletin
Congressman asks Senate: Why not convene for impeachment trial during recess?
A House official criticized the Senate for allegedly delaying Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial by citing the congressional recess, arguing that the Senate could still hold hearings during this break.
House Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega V stated that the Senate's ability to conduct other inquiries during recess undermines their excuse for not proceeding with the impeachment trial.
Ortega V emphasized that an impeachment case is a matter of national concern and should not be postponed, invoking the principle that "justice delayed is justice denied."
The impeachment proceedings were initiated by the House of Representatives on February 5, with a significant majority of lawmakers voting to endorse the articles of impeachment to the Senate.
However, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has indicated that the impeachment trial will only commence after the new Congress convenes on July 28, with the trial expected to start on June 30.
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