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Speaker lauds Senate for impeachment preparations
House prosecutors are ready to present their impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The impeachment complaint, filed on February 5 by over 200 congressmen, alleges secret fund misuse, unexplained wealth, acts of destabilization, and plotting the assassination of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and his family.
Ms. Duterte has denied all allegations against her.
The Senate plans to convene for the trial in June, with the Senate Session Hall designated as the venue and the Sen. Arturo M. Tolentino Room serving as the office for the House prosecutors.
Romualdez commended the Senate for their preparations, emphasizing their commitment to due process and a fair, impartial trial.
He stressed that the House prosecution panel has meticulously reviewed evidence and legal arguments for a solid presentation before the Senate, acting as an impeachment court.
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