President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed his openness to calling a special session of Congress to facilitate the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte if the Senate formally requests it. The statement comes after the Senate adjourned its sessions without addressing the impeachment complaint filed by the House of Representatives. Marcos clarified that no such request has been received yet. However, former Senate President Franklin Drilon suggested that Marcos could convene a special session to enable the Senate to function as an impeachment court.
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Marcos Jr. Hosts Senate Dinner, Imee Marcos AbsentPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hosted a New Year's dinner for senators and their spouses at the Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday, which several senators described as purely social. While the dinner sparked questions about its connection to the Iglesia ni Cristo's peace rally on the same day and any legislative concerns the President might have conveyed, senators insisted it was a casual gathering. Notable absences at the event included President Marcos' sister, Imee Marcos, who claimed not to have received an invitation, as well as Senators Christopher Go and Ronald dela Rosa, known allies of Vice President Sara Duterte, following recent tensions with the President.
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Duterte Appeals for Fair Elections as Marcos Seeks Senate SweepFormer President Duterte urges President Marcos Jr. to ensure a fair electoral process in the upcoming May elections, while both leaders navigate political tensions and controversies.
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Duterte Urges Unity Amidst Political Tensions, Son Reacts to Marcos' Silence on INC RallyFormer President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the need for unity among Filipinos amid ongoing political tensions. He praised the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) National Rally for Peace, expressing support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance against the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Meanwhile, Duterte's son, outgoing Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, reacted to President Marcos' perceived silence on the rally, deeming it 'good for him'.
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Duterte allies to hold nationwide prayer rally for Vice President Sara DuterteBusinessman and PDP bet Cesar Cuntapay, who will challenge Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy’s Congressional bid for the First District of Davao Del Norte, announced a nationwide prayer rally on January 13. The rally, initially planned as an Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) event, will now be a simultaneous demonstration across the Philippines in support of Vice President Sara Duterte and in opposition to the alleged harassment she faces. The Davao City rally will convene at Coastal Road at 1 p.m. and march to Rizal Park at 2 p.m.
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Escudero refutes claim on Senate preparing for impeachment complaintsSenate President Francis Escudero denied reports that the Senate is preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. 'The Senate is not
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Occidental Mindoro Governor Backs Marcos Jr. Call to Halt Duterte ImpeachmentOccidental Mindoro Governor Eduardo Gadiano has publicly endorsed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s request to end the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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