By Wilnard Bacelonia | Philippine News Agency
The Senate has scheduled the formal reception of the House panel of prosecutors for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at 4:00 P.M. on June 2.
In a letter dated May 19, Senate President Francis Escudero said the move is in line with Rule I of the Senate’s Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials.
Escudero said the House’s proper transmittal of the verified impeachment complaint allows the Senate to prepare for the next steps of the process.
Escudero said in his letter addressed to Speaker Martin Romualdez, “As stated in our letter dated Feb. 24, 2025, the Senate shall expect the prosecution to read the seven charges under the Articles of Impeachment in open session.”
Following the presentation, the Senate will convene as an impeachment court on June 3, at 9:00 a.m. to issue the summons and other relevant orders.
The Office of the Vice President confirmed receipt of the Senate’s letter on May 19.
