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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will most likely start after the State of the Nations Address on July 21 under the 20th Congress, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said Monday.“Most likely when the new Congress already enters into its functions. That means after SONA. So I think SONA is on July 21. So trial will commence after that date,” Escudero said in a press conference.
Hindi ito isa sa mga bagay na dahilan para magpatawag ng special session ang Senado ,” he told reporters.The House of Representatives impeached Duterte last Wednesday, with 215 lawmakers endorsing the fourth impeachment complaint against her. Another 25 House members have signed the impeachment complaint against her, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said Friday.
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