Pimentel urges Tolentino to prep for Sara Duterte impeachment trial

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.

Pimentel emphasized that preparatory work for impeachment proceedings can commence immediately, separate from Congress's legislative functions.

He stressed that fulfilling constitutional responsibilities should take precedence over election campaigns.

However, Pimentel rejected the suggestion to initiate the calling of a special session for the impeachment trial, stating he would not do anything behind Senate President Francis Escudero's back.

Pimentel also clarified that all his communications regarding the matter would be coursed through Escudero.

The committee, led by Tolentino, has the option to either uphold the current rules or suggest amendments that better reflect the constitutional intent for impeachment trials.