House yet to receive copy of Sara suit vs impeachment
THE House of Representatives has not yet received official copies of the petition filed before the Supreme Court (SC) challenging the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to House Secretary-General Reginald “Reggie” S. Velasco.
“We are aware of the two petitions filed before the Supreme Court challenging the validity and constitutionality of the impeachment complaint filed and transmitted to the Senate,” Velasco stated.
He noted that their awareness of the petitions comes from media reports, saying “We came to know about the petitions through the various media outlets.”
“Considering that we have not received copies of any of these petitions, we are constrained to wait until we are furnished copies before we respond to any query on the matter,” he added.
Velasco emphasized that the House adhered to constitutional protocols in the impeachment process.
“The House of Representatives ensured compliance with all constitutional requirements when it filed the Articles of Impeachment and transmitted it to the Senate,” he said.
Last February 5, the House impeached VP Duterte on allegations including plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., large-scale corruption and other charges. The Articles of Impeachment were subsequently sent to the Senate for trial.
