Philippine Senate Deadlocked: Duterte Impeachment Trial in Limbo

Philippine Senate Debates Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Delay The Philippine Senate is embroiled in a debate over the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Impeachment endorsers are pushing for the trial to continue, but Senator Chiz Escudero recently moved to delay the proceedings until June 11th, citing the need to address other pressing legislative matters before Congress adjourns. This delay has sparked controversy and raised questions about the constitutionality of carrying over unfinished impeachment proceedings into the next Congress. "What is stopping the Senate from proceeding with Duterte's trial?" asked one of the lawmakers who initially endorsed the impeachment complaint. The video shows multiple senators' reactions and opinions on the matter. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino argues that the Senate may lack the necessary quorum to continue the trial due to constitutional limits on the number of senators remaining after each election. However, Senator Risa Hontiveros and Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel contend that the Constitution does not prohibit carrying the impeachment process over to the next Congress, which begins on July 28th. The debate highlights the complexities of the Philippine political system and the varying interpretations of constitutional law. The outcome will significantly impact the future of the impeachment trial and the political landscape of the country.