Senate to convene as impeachment court on June 3

The Senate will convene as an impeachment court on June 3 for the purpose of issuing the summons and other orders related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

- BY HANNAH L. TORREGOZA

In a letter to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Senate will receive the House of Representatives’ panel of prosecutors at 4 p.m. on June 2, 2025.

Congress is scheduled to resume regular sessions on June 2, after the May 2025 elections. The 19thCongress will adjourn sessions on June 14.

“Pursuant to Rule 1 of the Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials, we would like to inform your good office that, having taken proper order on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate shall be ready to receive the House of Representatives' panel of prosecutors at 4 o'clock in the afternoon of June 2, 2025," Escudero said in his letter to the House leader, dated May 19, 2025.

"As stated in our letter dated Feb 24, 2025, the Senate shall expect the prosecution to read the seven charges under the Articles of Impeachment in open session," he said.