Senate President Francis Escudero categorically denies reports of the Senate preparing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that no preparations are underway and the Senate will not act until official documents are presented.
Senate President Francis Escudero has vehemently refuted reports suggesting the Senate is gearing up for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte . Escudero stressed that the Senate is not engaged in any preparations concerning an impeachment and will not entertain any speculation until concrete evidence and official documents surface.
He specifically addressed recent reports stating that Senate Secretary Renato Bantug had directed staff at the Senate Public Information Bureau (PRIB) to prepare for the potential receipt of impeachment complaints against Duterte. Escudero characterized these statements as unauthorized and inappropriate, emphasizing that they did not reflect his stance or the Senate's position.Earlier reports had also indicated that PRIB staff conducted a briefing with media representatives to outline coverage instructions should an impeachment complaint materialize. Meanwhile, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed earlier this week that the House of Representatives would proceed with investigating complaints filed against the Vice President by various parties. These complaints accuse Duterte of serious constitutional violations, including betrayal of public trust. Should the House approve these complaints, a subsequent trial in the Senate would necessitate a two-thirds majority vote for conviction
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