Philippines Vice President Duterte Impeachment Trial to Start in July, Senate Chief Says
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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will start when a new Congress convenes in July, Senate President Francis Escudero said, ruling out the chances of a special session while lawmakers are on election break.
Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives on Feb. 5, ahead of their recess, for charges including plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and misuse of public funds. The vice president, daughter of ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte, has denied the accusations. The Senate, which will sit as impeachment court, adjourned on the same day without tackling the impeachment complaint.