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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday denied that he has a hand in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte . Marcos told reporters during a press conference that the Executive branch cannot have a hand on the matter. ''No, the Executive cannot have a hand in the impeachment. Walang role ang Executive sa impeachment,'' Marcos said.However, he admitted that he discussed the issue with lawmakers, including Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
We – if the Senate President calls me up on the telephone, the senators, kinausap ko ‘yung mga senador kung puwede bang mag-special session?” “Sure.” Gagawin ko. Pero kung wala silang request na ganoon, ibig sabihin may iba pa silang ginagawa. They are not yet ready,” he added.The House of Representatives on Wednesday impeached Duterte with 215 lawmakers endorsing the verified complaint against her, which was transmitted to the Senate for the impeachment trial.
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