Escudero sets Aug 4 for Duterte VP impeachment
Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Monday that he will propose starting the impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, with a tentative date of August 4, 2025, but this is subject to plenary discussion when the Senate convenes on July 28.
Escudero explained that both parties need proper notice and time to comply with court orders before proceeding, emphasizing the importance of giving the House one week after Congress opens to meet these requirements.
The Senate impeachment court first convened on June 10, but the House has yet to fully comply with an order issued by the Senate regarding the articles of impeachment.
House spokesperson Princess Abante maintained that the House complied with constitutional requirements in sending the fourth impeachment complaint to the Senate and archiving the previous three complaints.
Youth group SPARK urged Escudero to recuse himself as presiding officer, citing concerns about political maneuvering affecting the proceedings, but he dismissed their call as unnecessary.
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