Senate Draft Resolution Shakes Philippine Impeachment Trial

House Impeachment Case Against VP Sara Duterte: Prosecutors to Proceed Despite Dismissal Resolution The Philippines is currently grappling with a significant political development: the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. House prosecutors expressed surprise at a circulating Senate draft resolution proposing the dismissal of the case. News5's coverage provides crucial insights into this unfolding situation. Marianne Enriquez, a News5 House correspondent, reported live from the Batasang Pambansa (Philippine House of Representatives). She highlighted the determination of the House prosecutors to continue with the impeachment trial, despite the unexpected Senate resolution. 'The House prosecutors are determined to proceed and will continue with the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte,' Enriquez stated. Adding further weight to the story, Representative Bel Zamora, a House prosecutor, emphasized the constitutional concerns surrounding the Senate's proposed action. Zamora stated that the draft resolution is a 'mere scrap of paper' because it hasn't been officially filed. However, she underscored the gravity of the situation, saying the resolution 'openly violates the Constitution.' This unexpected development creates significant political tension and raises questions about the future of the impeachment proceedings. The House prosecutors' resolve to press ahead, despite the potential roadblocks, underscores the seriousness with which they view the allegations against Vice President Duterte. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.