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‘Senate caucus not needed for VP trial’
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III wants an all-senators caucus to discuss the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, proposing it begin by March.
Senate President Francis Escudero, however, believes a caucus is unnecessary and stated he will consult colleagues on Pimentel's request.
Escudero estimates the impeachment trial, which he intends to start after the 20th Congress opens in late July, could be completed within two months.
He cited a mutually agreed-upon legislative calendar as a reason why changes to the timetable are not possible without a full Senate session.
The House of Representatives impeached Duterte on February 5, citing seven articles, including allegations of plotting the President's assassination and misuse of secret funds.
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Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging Senate President Francis Escudero to call an all-senator caucus to discuss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III is pushing for the Senate to convene an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte in March.
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Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III urged Majority Leader Francis Tolentino to prepare for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, citing constitutional duties.
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A lawyer, Catalino Aldea Generillo Jr., has petitioned the Supreme Court to compel the Senate to immediately convene as an impeachment court and begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel urged Senate President Francis Escudero to act immediately on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the constitutional mandate for prompt proceedings.
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