MANILA, Philippines — The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, voted Monday to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, formally directing her to answer the allegations contained in the articles of impeachment filed against her.
The writ requires Duterte to respond within 10 days upon receipt. If she fails to submit an answer within the prescribed period, the impeachment court may proceed with the trial.
The impeachment complaints accuse Duterte of alleged betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and other high crimes.
Once Duterte files her response, the House prosecution panel will have five days to submit its reply before the proceedings move forward.
The motion to issue the summons was approved during the Senate’s initial session as an impeachment court. Following the approval, the session was suspended.
The impeachment case against Duterte marks one of the most closely watched political proceedings in the country, with senators serving as judges while House members act as prosecutors.MANILA, Philippines — The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, voted Monday to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, formally directing her to answer the allegations contained in the articles of impeachment filed against her.
The writ requires Duterte to respond within 10 days upon receipt. If she fails to submit an answer within the prescribed period, the impeachment court may proceed with the trial.
The impeachment complaints accuse Duterte of alleged betrayal of public trust, graft and corruption, culpable violation of the Constitution, and other high crimes.
Once Duterte files her response, the House prosecution panel will have five days to submit its reply before the proceedings move forward.
The motion to issue the summons was approved during the Senate’s initial session as an impeachment court. Following the approval, the session was suspended.
The impeachment case against Duterte marks one of the most closely watched political proceedings in the country, with senators serving as judges while House members act as prosecutors.
