House prosecutors ready for VP Sara impeachment trial – Romualdez

“We trust that the Senate will carry out its constitutional duty and proceed with the trial without unnecessary delays, in accordance with the rule of law.” (Photo: Senate of the Philippines/Facebook)

By Filane Mikee Cervantes, Philippine News Agency

MANILA – Speaker Martin Romualdez on Wednesday reaffirmed the readiness of the House of Representatives prosecution panel for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June.

According to Romualdez, the prosecution panel has meticulously reviewed the evidence and legal arguments to ensure a solid and fact-based presentation before the Senate impeachment court.

“The House has done its part in transmitting the Articles of Impeachment, and our prosecution panel is ready to present the case as soon as the impeachment court is convened,” he said in a news release.

“We trust that the Senate will carry out its constitutional duty and proceed with the trial without unnecessary delays, in accordance with the rule of law.”

Romualdez made the remark a day after House Secretary General Reginald Velasco and other House officials inspected the Senate facilities designated for the House prosecution team.

“Nakita natin sa pagbisita ng ating House Secretary General sa Senado ang kahandaan ng ating mga kasamahan sa Mataas na Kapulungan. Napakahalaga ng maaga at maayos na paghahanda upang matiyak ang kaayusan pagdating ng impeachment trial (We saw during our House Secretary General’s visit to the Senate the readiness of our colleagues in the Upper Chamber. Early and proper preparations are crucial to ensure order during the impeachment trial),” he said.

Velasco’s team on Tuesday inspected the Senate session hall, which will serve as the trial venue, as well as the Senator Arturo M. Tolentino Room, which is designated as the office for the House prosecutors.

Romualdez reiterated that the impeachment trial is a solemn constitutional process that should be conducted with integrity and impartiality.

He also reaffirmed the House’s commitment to cooperating fully with the Senate to ensure a fair, transparent, and credible impeachment trial.