Senate convenes as impeachment court

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate convened as an impeachment court on Monday, May 18. This comes after the House of Representatives transmitted to the upper chamber the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. It must be noted that convening as an impeachment court does not indicate the start of the trial. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment case at the Senate There will first be a period to allow the prosecution and defense to submit their pleadings, and a pre-trial will be held for the submission of evidence. Under the Constitution, the Senate is not held to a […]... Keep on reading: Senate convenes as impeachment court

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer