MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not interfere in the leadership change in the Senate or in its handling of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, as such matters fall within the chamber’s authority, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday. On Monday, Sen. Alan Cayetano was installed as the […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has said it is his decision not to influence the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, insisting that the matter is in the hands of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Marcos made the remark in an episode of the BBM Podcast on Saturday, when he was asked […]
Read MoreSenate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said Wednesday that the impeachment proceedings will push through even if Vice President Sara Duterte does not comply with the writ of summons that was issued concerning her trial. To recall, Duterte was given a non-extendible period of 10 days, starting June 11, to answer to the articles […]
Read MoreThe Senate on Thursday filed a manifestation before the Supreme Court requesting to be excused from commenting on Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition challenging the impeachment case against her as they will serve as an impeachment court. In a three-page manifestation, the Senate said that the petition “reveals that it has actually no allegations” against the […]
Read MoreWith only five session days remaining in the year, House leaders said Tuesday that there have been no discussions among administration lawmakers on the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. “We really, honestly, haven’t discussed supporting the impeachment complaint. In fact, the two complaints are still with the Office of the Secretary-General. It […]
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