House prosecutors optimistic Escudero will reconsider VP Sara summons

House prosecutors remain optimistic that Senate President Francis Escudero will reconsider their motion to issue a summons for Vice President Sara Duterte to respond to impeachment articles.

The prosecution panel submitted the motion on March 26, but Escudero had previously dismissed the move as "illegal."

Escudero stated that a summons can only be issued when Congress is in session and the Senate impeachment court is convened.

Despite this, House prosecutor Gerville Luistro expressed uncertainty regarding the official status of their motion, stating they are "somewhat optimistic" as there has been no formal denial.

The team hopes that the Senate President might reconsider his stance and potentially change his mind about the request, especially with the Vice President already present.

The impeachment trial is expected to formally start in late July, with allegations against Duterte including bribery and graft and corruption.