By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero has shared the proposed calendar for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment.
Below is the timetable released by Escudero:
2 June 2025 – Resumption of session; presentation of the Articles of Impeachment by the prosecutors; and approval of the revised Rules of Procedure on Impeachment Trials (3:00 p.m.).
3 June 2025 – Convening of the Impeachment Court and oath-taking of incumbent Senator-judges (9:00 a.m.).
4 June 2025 – Issuance of summons.
14 to 24 June 2025 – Reception of pleadings.
24 June to 25 July 2025 – Pre-Trial.
28 July 2025 – Inaugural session of the Senate for the 20th Congress (10:00 a.m.); Joint Session of Congress to hear the President’s State of the Nation Address (4:00 p.m.).
29 July 2025 – Oath-taking of newly elected Senator-judges before the Senate sitting as an Impeachment Court (9:00 a.m.); plenary session of the Senate (3:00 p.m.).
30 July 2025 – Start of trial (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
Escudero also disclosed that he had signed Special Order No. 2025-015 (OSP) Series of 2025 to establish an administrative support group that will assist the Senate when it convenes as an Impeachment Court for Duterte’s trial.
“This Special Order is vital to ensure that the Senate, in its role as an Impeachment Court, operates smoothly and efficiently. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of justice and due process throughout the proceedings,” Escudero said upon issuing the order.
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