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Chiz eyes 4 August start of impeach trial
Senate President Chiz Escudero will propose an August 4, 2025 start date for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
This date is intended to provide sufficient time for notifying all involved parties, including the House prosecution and Duterte's legal team.
Escudero emphasized that proper notification to both the prosecution panel and Duterte's camp is necessary before proceedings can commence.
He also noted that the House of Representatives still needs to comply with the Senate impeachment court's orders regarding the articles of impeachment.
Escudero previously rejected calls for his inhibition from the trial, stating that fairness requires impartial application of rules.
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