Senate to receive House panel on June 2 for VP Sara Duterte's impeachment trial

The Senate is scheduled to formally receive the House of Representatives' Prosecution Panel on June 2, 2025, to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Senate President Francis Escudero stated that the Senate will convene as an impeachment court on June 3, 2025, to issue necessary orders.

The prosecution panel will read the seven charges outlined in the Articles of Impeachment in open session, a move described as a possible first in Philippine history.

The set of rules that will govern the impeachment trial is expected to be released upon the resumption of session in June, according to Senate spokesperson Arnel Bañas.

Escudero previously stated there would be no changing of rules but noted the need to adopt new mechanisms from regular courts to expedite proceedings.

The Office of the Vice President confirmed receiving the Senate's communication on May 19, 2025.

Congress resumes its session on June 2, 2025, for a two-week period.

The House impeached the vice-president on February 5, 2025, with charges including secret fund misuse and acts of destabilization, which Ms. Duterte has denied.