A coalition of civil society groups urged the Senate to start an improvisation trial on Tuesday immediately on Tuesday, citing concerns over repeated delays in the lawsuit.
“We…we are shocked by the latest delay in Vice President Sara Duterte’s improvisation process,” the group consists of pastors, academics and youth leaders, the group said in a statement.
Senate President Francis Joseph “Chiz” G. Escudero last week postponed the scheduled charges against Ms. Duterte until June 11, citing June 2, citing the need for the chamber to prioritize the pending bill and implement the presidential appointment.
Mr Escudero added that it will also be decided by the Senate plenary meeting to decide the timetable for the vice president’s iMonday trial.
“Is he afraid of Sarah Duterte?” Partisan Rep. Percival V. Cendaña said in another statement that the “continuous delay” of the Senate head in convening an impeachment court could involve betraying the chamber’s constitutional mandate.
“It’s not Paris Fashion Week,” he said in a mixed English and Filipino. “Convening the Senate as an impeachment court is a solemn constitutional obligation, not a seasonal accessory that you place or discard in the case of political weather or personal agenda.”
Under the 1987 Constitution, a verified impeachment complaint approved by the House will serve as a formal charge against impeachment officials, requiring the Senate to convene “immediately” and begin the trial.
“If the improvisation trial fails to proceed as provided by the Constitution, despite overwhelming evidence to the vice president, it would be a huge damage to the country,” the group said.
The Senate president said that no matter who the law prefers, he will abide by legal rights.
“This kind of comment clearly comes from the camp against Sarah’s vice president and agrees with her impeachment. Let them give their opinions and opinions,” his reporter in the Philippines said.
“As the President of the Senate, I have a duty to make things just, just, and law.”
The House of Representatives imposed on February 5, accusing secret funds of abuse, unexplained wealth, unstable behavior, and orchestrated the assassination of his family, Ferdinand R. Marcos, his family and the House Speaker. Ms. Duterte denied any misconduct.
“The improvisation trial has been effectively delayed by about four months and has the potential to further delays and legal uncertainty,” the group said. “The delay violates the constitutional provisions that the Senate trial will begin immediately.'”
Mr Cendaña said the improvisation trial could still be held on the 20thTh Congress will be called in mid-July. “The improper process is a constitutional mandate, not a legislative bill that expires in midnight stroke.”
He added: “Once the House transmits the terms of the imprisonment each, the Senate is constitutionally obliged to convene as an improvisation court – no IFS, no Buts.”
Senate Majority Leader Francis N. TolentinoTh Congress cannot take any action because its jurisdiction is within 19Th Congress.
Meanwhile, according to the April WR Numero study poll, Ms. Duterte believes that Ms. Duterte should face impeachment charges against her, and half of all respondents said that the senator should be based on evidence.
“The public will be divided when asked about the potential outcome of the trial,” the pollster said in a statement Tuesday.
One third of Filipinos say Ms. Duterte should be convicted of abuse of alleged secret funds and planning the alleged assassination of the president. About 23% said she should be acquitted, while the remaining 43% were unsure how the Senate should rule the trial. – Kenneth Christian L. Basilio
