Senate to tackle VP Sara's impeachment trial on June 2

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are now with the Senate and should be allowed to follow due process.

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero has formally invited the House of Representatives panel of prosecutors to appear before them for the impeachment trial on June 2, ahead of the impeachment court's official convening the following day.

The impeachment complaint against Duterte was endorsed by over 200 members of the House of Representatives on February 5.

San Juan Rep. Ysabel Zamora affirmed that the prosecution panel's preparations for the impeachment trial will continue with the "same vigor and eagerness," even with the President's offer of reconciliation.

Zamora also expressed excitement to work with new prosecution team members, former senator Leila de Lima and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, who were recently elected as party-list representatives.

According to Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, the Articles of Impeachment must first be presented to the Senate plenary for the chamber to take cognizance and convene an impeachment court.

Senate President Escudero had previously proposed July 30 as the tentative start date for the impeachment trial.