Escudero says no legal basis for immediate impeachment trial of VP Duterte
Senate President Francis Escudero asserts that there is no legal basis for convening the Senate and House of Representatives immediately to commence Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.
He emphasizes adherence to due process, citing procedural requirements that necessitate pre-trial work during Congress' current session break.
Escudero rules out special sessions or expedited proceedings solely for the impeachment case.
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