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Ortega agrees with Escudero to study more about VP impeachment case
House Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Paolo Ortega V welcomed Senate President Francis Escudero's advice to "study more" regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Ortega views Escudero's statement as advice from an "elder brother," emphasizing that all lawmakers should deepen their understanding of the impeachment process and the complaint against the Vice President.
Escudero's comment was a response to Ortega's earlier remark questioning why the Senate could hold hearings but not commence Duterte's trial during session breaks.
The Senate President differentiated between motu proprio hearings and impeachment proceedings, implying they are not the same.
Ortega believes his public statements contribute to public discourse and keep free speech alive, while also maintaining the relevance of the impeachment topic.
He also commended House Speaker Martin Romualdez for praising the Senate's preparations for the upcoming trial.
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