Impeachment court spox urges prosecutors to comply with order

The impeachment court's spokesman, Atty. Reginald Tongol, advised House prosecutors to comply with the court's order before lodging complaints regarding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Tongol emphasized that adherence to court orders is expected from any legal professional and litigant.

This statement comes after prosecution spokesperson Atty. Antonio Audie Bucoy asserted that further commitment from the 20th Congress is unnecessary, as the House had already fulfilled its constitutional duty by transmitting the Articles of Impeachment.

The Senate impeachment court had accomplished several key actions within a week, including convening the court, issuing summons to Duterte, and ordering compliance from the House.

Tongol refuted claims of 'foot-dragging' in the impeachment trial, stating that no such formal notice or compliance has been filed with the impeachment court despite three days of press conferences and media releases from the House prosecution.

The House impeached Vice President Duterte on February 5 and transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate on the same day, but the Senate adjourned for a four-month break without addressing the case.