Prosecution ready for impeach trial
HOUSE of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday that the prosecution team was ready to present its case as soon as the Senate convenes itself into a court for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The House transmitted the impeachment complaint against Duterte to the Senate on Feb. 5. Under the 1987 Constitution, the House has the sole power to initiate impeachment cases while the Senate is the only institution to try and decide them. Romualdez said that the prosecution panel had meticulously reviewed evidence and legal arguments to ensure a solid case against Duterte. The prosecution team would be comprised of Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua; Bongalon, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro; Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop; 1-Rider Rep. Rodge Gutierrez; General Santos Rep. Loreto Acharon; House Minority Leader and 4Ps Rep. Marcelino Libanan; Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Arnan Panaligan; San Juan Rep. Ysabel Zamora, Iloilo 3rd District Rep. Lorenz Defensor; and Bukidnon 2nd District Jonathan Keith Flores. Romualdez lauded Senate President Francis Escudero and the Senate leadership's thorough preparation ahead of the trial in June. On Tuesday, House officials, including Secretary-General Reginald Velasco, inspected the facilities where the trial would be held. "The Senate has shown its commitment to upholding due process and ensuring a fair and impartial impeachment trial. I extend my deepest gratitude to Senate President Escudero and the entire Senate for their readiness and professionalism in handling this historic proceeding," Romualdez said. "The House has done its part in transmitting the articles of impeachment, and our prosecution panel is ready to present the case as soon as the impeachment court is convened. We trust that the Senate will carry out its constitutional duty and proceed with the trial without unnecessary delays, in accordance with the rule of law," he added. On Feb. 18, Duterte filed a petition before the Supreme Court, challenging the impeachment complaint against her. The 19th Congress would resume session on June 2.
Tomas Kauer - Moderator 
HOUSE of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said on Wednesday that the prosecution team was ready to present its case as soon as the Senate convenes itself into a court for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The House transmitted the impeachment complaint against Duterte to the Senate on Feb. 5.
Under the 1987 Constitution, the House has the sole power to initiate impeachment cases while the Senate is the only institution to try and decide them.
Romualdez said that the prosecution panel had meticulously reviewed evidence and legal arguments to ensure a solid case against Duterte.
The prosecution team would be comprised of Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua; Bongalon, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro; Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop; 1-Rider Rep. Rodge Gutierrez; General Santos Rep. Loreto Acharon; House Minority Leader and 4Ps Rep. Marcelino Libanan; Oriental Mindoro 1st District Rep. Arnan Panaligan; San Juan Rep. Ysabel Zamora, Iloilo 3rd District Rep. Lorenz Defensor; and Bukidnon 2nd District Jonathan Keith Flores.
Romualdez lauded Senate President Francis Escudero and the Senate leadership's thorough preparation ahead of the trial in June.
On Tuesday, House officials, including Secretary-General Reginald Velasco, inspected the facilities where the trial would be held.
"The Senate has shown its commitment to upholding due process and ensuring a fair and impartial impeachment trial. I extend my deepest gratitude to Senate President Escudero and the entire Senate for their readiness and professionalism in handling this historic proceeding," Romualdez said.
"The House has done its part in transmitting the articles of impeachment, and our prosecution panel is ready to present the case as soon as the impeachment court is convened. We trust that the Senate will carry out its constitutional duty and proceed with the trial without unnecessary delays, in accordance with the rule of law," he added.
On Feb. 18, Duterte filed a petition before the Supreme Court, challenging the impeachment complaint against her.
The 19th Congress would resume session on June 2.
