Senate staff prepare for possible receipt of impeach raps vs. Sara Duterte

Senate Secretary Renato Bantug has instructed the staff members of the Senate Public Information Bureau (PRIB) to prepare for the possible receipt of the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte Wednesday.

However, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the chamber is not preparing for “anything regarding impeachment.”

“We cannot and will not assume anything until and unless it is a fact. The statements made by an over-eager staff was not authorized by me nor was it proper,” Escudero said.

Today is the last session day in Congress as they go on break to give way for the campaign for Eleksyon 2025.

The staff members of PRIB conducted a briefing with the media for coverage instructions.

On Tuesday, Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said there has been no official communication yet from the House of Representatives on the progress of impeachment complaints against Duterte.

He refused to comment on the matter until the complaint reaches the Senate, which will serve as the impeachment court.

Escudero is scheduled to speak to Senate reporters on Thursday at the Kapihan sa Senado forum.

Earlier this week, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco said he will transmit the three impeachment complaints filed against Duterte to the Office of the Speaker this week.

At least 103 members of the House of Representatives should endorse an impeachment complaint for it to be transmitted straight to the Senate, which will act as an impeachment court.

If this happens, there will be no need for the House committee on justice to conduct hearings on the impeachment complaints.

The three impeachment complaints, which are all connected with the alleged misuse of confidential funds, were filed and endorsed late last year at the House of Representatives.—AOL, GMA Integrated News