Senate sets June 2 for prosecutors’ arrival in VP Sara impeachment

By Wilnard Bacelonia, Philippine News Agency

Following the June 2 presentation, the Senate will convene as an impeachment court the following day, June 3, at 9 a.m. to issue the summons and other relevant orders. (File photo: Senate of the Philippines/Facebook)

MANILA – The Senate has scheduled the formal reception of the House panel of prosecutors for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at 4 p.m. on June 2.

In a letter dated May 19 but released to reporters Thursday, Senate President Francis “Chiz” 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.

“As stated in our letter dated February 24, 2025, the Senate shall expect the prosecution to read the seven charges under the Articles of Impeachment in open session,” Escudero said in his letter addressed to Speaker Martin Romualdez.

Following the June 2 presentation, the Senate will convene as an impeachment court the following day, June 3, at 9 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.