Marcos sees VP trial crossing over to 20th Congress

President Marcos believes that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will cross over to the 20th Congress, amid debates in the Senate over its fate once the 19th Congress adjourns sine die.

- ALEXIS ROMERO, Jose Rodel Clapano, Bella Cariaso, EJ Macababbad

Speaking to reporters yesterday, Marcos said the executive branch is watching what Senate President Francis Escudero is doing to come up with a peaceful transition to the next Congress, which is set to convene next month.

"Why? What is the controversy? It is very clear that it will," the President said, referring to the trial's continuation during the 20th Congress.

"Because there is no way that even if they start the trial now, that they will finish it before the new senators come in. So, well, again, the senators will decide," he added.