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Marcos won’t interfere in debate on Duterte impeachment trial
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not intervene in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, stating it is solely within the Senate's jurisdiction.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro clarified that the President has already acknowledged the impeachment, hence his non-interference.
Castro emphasized the importance of upholding due process and the rule of law in the ongoing proceedings.
The Palace believes the Senate, as a continuing body, may allow impeachment proceedings to carry over to the 20th Congress.
Castro stated that the President should not be blamed for any decision the Senate makes regarding the impeachment trial.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will not intervene in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, adhering to the principle of separation of powers.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will carry over to the 20th Congress, as it is unlikely to conclude before the current session ends.
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Vice President Sara Duterte is questioning the validity of impeachment articles filed against her in the 19th Congress being carried over to the 20th Congress.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero clarified that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. did not order the postponement of the reading of impeachment raps against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senator-elect Vicente "Tito" Sotto III confirmed that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. had repeatedly expressed his opposition to any impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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