Lawyer Jay Tolosa, a member and spokesperson of the private prosecution team, addressed the issue during an online interview after defense spokesperson Michael Poa claimed that public prosecutors and House lawmakers assigned to the impeachment proceedings were not consistently attending the pretrial conference.
The impeachment court on Wednesday continued the fourth day of the pretrial conference in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, as both the House prosecution panel and the defense worked through thousands of documents related to the charges.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Monday it has not received any warrant for the arrest of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta.
House prosecutors on Sunday said many Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to personally address the impeachment charges against her during her upcoming Senate trial, which is expected to begin on July 6, saying the proceedings will give her the opportunity to answer allegations of corruption, misuse of public funds and constitutional violations.
Actress and singer Sharon Cuneta on Wednesday denied allegations linking her husband, Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, to alleged kickbacks from flood control projects, after former associates of resigned party-list lawmaker Elizaldy ‘Zaldy’ Co claimed they delivered suitcases containing money to various personalities.
Senators Bam Aquino and Christopher ‘Bong’ Go on Wednesday called for an investigation into the deaths of Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili, who drowned during a training camp in Dipaculao on June 8.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Wednesday questioned the refusal of the House of Representatives to agree to the Senate’s amendments to the bill institutionalizing the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, saying disagreements over a provision barring politicians from distributing aid had stalled the measure.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it is investigating possible charges against public officials as it examines the alleged connection between the May 13 shooting incident at the Senate and the escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa from protective custody on May 14.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Tuesday said he would continue pursuing allegations of irregularities in flood control projects even if authorities arrest and detain him, following legal complaints filed against him and a court-issued travel restriction.
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday acknowledged that the camp of Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian now has enough support to elect a new Senate president during the special session of Congress called by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and said he would not oppose the vote.