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Can senator-judges move to dismiss VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case?
Senate President Chiz Escudero stated that senator-judges can file a motion to dismiss the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, even without formal trial proceedings.
This motion would require a simple majority vote of 13 out of 24 senator-judges to pass.
Senator Bato dela Rosa previously filed a motion to dismiss the case before the 19th Congress adjourned, which was remanded to the House of Representatives.
While Escudero acknowledged the possibility of such a motion, he noted that its constitutionality is a separate matter.
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon previously opined that senator-judges have the authority to dismiss an impeachment case, distinguishing their powers from those of regular tribunal judges.
However, House prosecutor Joel Chua countered that senator-judges must have a valid basis for any dismissal motion.
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