House to Heed Gatchalian's Orders Amidst Duterte Impeachment Trial Dispute

The prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial will follow the directives of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, according to Batangas Representative Ralph Recto, amidst an ongoing dispute over who will preside over the trial.

3 Jun, 16:00 — 4 Jun, 18:10

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The impeachment trial of a Vice President is a significant constitutional event, potentially leading to a major political shake-up. The role of the presiding officer is crucial in ensuring fairness and adherence to legal procedures.

Key entitiesSherwin Gatchalian Sara Duterte Senate House of Representatives

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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian will preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial
Gatchalian will serve as acting Senate President during the trial

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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian will preside over Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.

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Gatchalian will serve as acting Senate President.

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Vice President Sara Duterte has no intention to officially rebut the Articles of Impeachment.

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Vice President Sara Duterte's decision not to officially rebut the Articles of Impeachment, instead rehashing previous pronouncements

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The coverage is largely neutral, focusing on procedural aspects of the impeachment trial and a key figure's role, with no overt political leaning.

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inquirerMostly Factual83d ago

Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian’s orders on Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — If the two warring camps in the Senate send their directives regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the prosecution team will heed the instructions of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Thursday. Luistro, lead prosecutor for the impeachment trial, explained in an online interview

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philstarMostly Factual84d ago

‘Sara’s response to impeach raps a non-answer’

Impeached Vice President Sara Duterte has no intention to officially rebut all Articles of Impeachment the House of Representatives sent to the Senate for trial, as she rehashed all her pronouncements during the House hearings.

By Delon Porcalla

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First report: philstar · 3 Jun, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 1d 2h|Window: 1d 2h

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‘Sara’s response to impeach raps a non-answer’

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inquirer4 Jun, 18:10Latest update

Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian’s orders on Duterte impeachment trial

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Duterte's Non-RebuttalJune 3 afternoon

Vice President Sara Duterte indicates she will not officially rebut the impeachment articles.

Gatchalian Confirms RoleJune 4 morning

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian confirms he will preside over the impeachment trial as acting Senate President.

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House to Heed Gatchalian's Orders Amidst Duterte Impeachment Trial Dispute

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Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian’s orders on Duterte impeachment trial

‘Sara’s response to impeach raps a non-answer’

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‘Sara’s response to impeach raps a non-answer’

Luistro: House to heed Gatchalian’s orders on Duterte impeachment trial

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