Philstar
‘Senators fitting robes for VP Sara’s impeach trial’
The Philippine Senate is preparing for a potential impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. confirming robe fittings for senator-judges have begun.
The robes will be maroon, the same color and design used during the impeachment trial of former Chief Justice Renato Corona.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is scheduled for his robe fitting on March 14, and the Senate is also acquiring updated law books and conducting seminars.
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has set a tentative date of July 30 for the impeachment trial to begin.
Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives on February 5, with the Articles of Impeachment transmitted to the Senate that same day.
However, the Senate adjourned without addressing the case, and Duterte has filed a Supreme Court petition challenging the impeachment complaint's validity.
Other petitions have been filed seeking to stop the trial or compel the Senate to convene as an impeachment court immediately.
Topics in this story
Explore more stories about these topics.
🤖
This story was generated by AI to help you understand the key points. For more detailed coverage, please see the news articles from trusted media outlets below.
News Sources
See how different news organizations are covering this story. Below are the original articles from various Philippine news sources that contributed to this summary.
House prosecutors are ready to present their impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Speaker Martin Romualdez.
+5
Read more →
The House of Representatives formally requested the Senate to provide a dedicated workspace for its prosecution panel and support staff during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
+5
Read more →
Senate President Francis Escudero criticized a House lawmaker for insisting that the Senate proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte during recess, stating the lawmaker needs to "study more."
+3
Read more →
House prosecutors have been assigned specific Articles of Impeachment for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Read more →
Former Comelec Chairman Christian Monsod stated that the Senate session break is not a valid excuse to delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Read more →