Senate convenes as impeachment court for Duterte trial

Published Jun 10, 2025, 5:44:27 PM

Updated Jun 10, 2025, 7:05:59 PM

Metro Manila, Philippines - The Senate convened as an impeachment court on Tuesday evening, June 10, to discuss the trial for Vice President Sara Duterte.

REWATCH: Senators took their oath as judges of the impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, June 10, past 6 p.m.

Sen. Imee Marcos said she took the oath with caution, while Sen. Robin Padilla said he had reservations | @JeloMantaring pic.twitter.com/VnIxWecJId
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Senators donned their robes and took oath as judges past 6 p.m., two hours after the approved schedule at 4 p.m.

Senators Imee Marcos, Robin Padilla, and Cynthia Villar did not wear the robe.

The court was convened after Sen. Bato dela Rosa sought the dismissal of the complaint against Duterte while the Senate was in session.

Escudero took his oath as impeachment court presiding officer on Monday evening.

BREAKING: Senator Bato dela Rosa moves to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

“I respectfully move that in view of its constitutional infirmities and questions on the jurisdiction and authority of the 20th Congress, the verified impeachment… pic.twitter.com/oeHbdnJvEY
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WATCH: After Sen. Bato dela Rosa moves to dismiss the impeachment case, Sen. Risa Hontiveros makes a motion to suspend the interpellation to allow the oath-taking of senator-judges.

Sen. Imee Marcos objects | @eimorpsantos pic.twitter.com/FjdPuvb8U5
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Escudero took oath as the impeachment presiding officer on Monday evening.

- With reports from NewsWatch Plus senior correspondent Eimor Santos.

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