SC to Senate: Comment on petition to act on VP impeachment
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Senate to comment on the petition asking the High Court to compel the legislative body to act on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Former special counsel of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Catalino Generillo Jr. told the Supreme Court that the Constitution does not allow the Senate to procrastinate during recess to determine if it will constitute itself as an impeachment court.
The articles of impeachment were transmitted to the Senate on February 5 while Congress adjourned three days later. It will resume session from June 2 to 13 and adjourn again sine die on June 14 until July 27.
The SC gave the Senate 10 non-extendible days from receipt of notice to submit their comment.
Earier, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III stressed on the chamber’s duty to act without delay on the impeachment complaint.
Article continues after this advertisementPimentel said the Senate is constitutionally mandated to act “forthwith” on the impeachment complaint.
