Senate Impeachment Court Issues Summons to Vice President
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has officially acknowledged receipt of the summons from the Senate impeachment court. This development marks a critical moment as the Vice President now faces formal proceedings initiated by the Senate. The Senate impeachment court summons Vice President Sara Duterte to respond to the charges within a strict 10-day window.
According to a brief statement from the OVP, the summons arrived around 11:05 a.m. on June 11. However, the office declined to comment on the events that unfolded in the Senate on the previous evening. On June 10, the senator-judges voted 18-5-0 to remand the articles of impeachment back to the House of Representatives.
Details of the Summons and Next Steps
Senate President Francis Escudero, who presides over the impeachment court, issued the summons personally. It lists seven distinct articles of impeachment accusing the Vice President. The document commands her to submit a formal answer within a non-extendible period of 10 days following receipt.
Moreover, the summons requires Vice President Duterte to appear before the Senate impeachment court on a date and time that the presiding officer will set. This summons initiates the official phase of the impeachment process, demanding a direct response and presence from the Vice President.
Vice President’s Scheduled Activities Amid Proceedings
Despite the intensifying political situation, the OVP announced a personal trip planned for Vice President Duterte to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with her family. Nevertheless, she will continue to fulfill her official duties. Notably, she is scheduled to attend the Independence Day celebration and participate in an OVP program consultation with overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) on June 12.
The unfolding impeachment case against the Vice President captures national attention as political and legal processes proceed. Local leaders and sources emphasize the importance of transparency and adherence to due process during this critical period.
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