Senate impeachment court to proceed with trial even without VP Duterte-Carpio's response

Updated Thu, June 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM Published Mon, June 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM

The Senate impeachment court will proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio even if she does not respond to the writ of summons, with failure to file an answer meaning she waives her right to present a defense.

Duterte was given until June 23 to respond to the articles of impeachment, and prosecutors have until June 30 to reply.

The impeachment court has returned the Articles of Impeachment to the House of Representatives, requesting a certification that all constitutional requirements were met during the impeachment proceedings.

Spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol criticized the House for questioning the court's orders instead of complying.

The Senate impeachment court is also awaiting the House's certification that the impeachment did not violate the Constitution.

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