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Delon Porcalla - The Philippine Star
March 10, 2025 | 12:00am
Workers do renovation works around the House of Representatives within the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 3, 2024.
STAR / Miguel De Guzman
MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution team of the House of Representatives has formally asked the Senate to provide them an office space where they can work, in preparation for the tentative July 30 impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco wrote Senate President Francis Escudero on March 5 requesting for a “holding and work area” for the prosecutors and the House Secretariat Support Group for the duration of the impeachment trial.
Velasco further requested an inspection of the designated room on March 11 to ensure it meets the needs of the prosecution team.
This request comes as the House of Representatives moves forward with its role in the impeachment trial, following the transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte in February.
Speaker Martin Romualdez also acknowledged receipt of a separate letter from Escudero, dated Feb. 24, regarding the verified impeachment complaint and Senate preparations for the trial.
He assured the Senate that the House is committed to ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the Constitution.
The Speaker also emphasized the importance of maintaining coordination between both chambers of Congress to ensure a smooth and transparent impeachment process.
“We appreciate your commitment to ensuring an orderly and transparent process and will remain in coordination as we fulfill our respective mandates,” he added.
The Senate is expected to act on the request as the impeachment trial progresses, with both chambers of Congress now fully engaged in the historic proceedings.
