Escudero defends VP Sara's impeachment delay

Senate President Francis Escudero defended the delay in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, asserting that neither side gains or loses by postponing it from June 2 to June 11.

Vice President Duterte dismissed claims that the Senate is stalling her impeachment proceedings out of fear during an interview in The Hague on Tuesday.

Escudero denied allegations he is stalling the process and emphasized that the Senate adheres to its constitutional duties and internal rules, not acting based on political pressure or fear.

He questioned why the House of Representatives took over two months to act on the impeachment complaint and reiterated that senators hold differing views on whether the trial can carry over to the next Congress.

The Senate is set to vote on June 11 - the last day of the 19th Congress - on whether or not they should tackle Duterte's impeachment trial in the 0th Congress, which starts next month.