Senate defers to OSG on SC order re: VP Duterte impeachment case

The Senate leadership has deferred to the Office of the Solicitor General to respond to the Supreme Court's order regarding the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Senate President Francis Escudero stated that the Senate itself is not preparing any response or taking any action concerning the Supreme Court's directive.

The Supreme Court has given the Senate 10 days from receipt of notice to submit its comment on a petition that seeks to compel the legislative body to act on the impeachment complaint against the Vice President.

The House of Representatives impeached Duterte on February 5, following the endorsement of the fourth impeachment complaint against her by 215 lawmakers.

The impeachment petition was transmitted to the Senate on the same day it was approved by the House, but the Senate adjourned its session without addressing the document.

Escudero clarified that while the Senate's legal team prepared a draft response as an advisory, it will be forwarded to the Solicitor General for their information and consideration, as the Solgen will appear before the Supreme Court on behalf of the Senate.