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Vice President Sara Duterte attends a gathering, billed as a thanksgiving activity for her father former President Rodrigo Duterte, in Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. John Go, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741502499933viber_image_2025-03-09_11-25-51-638.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Vice President Sara Duterte attends a gathering, billed as a thanksgiving activity for her father former President Rodrigo Duterte, in Hong Kong on March 9, 2025. <em>John Go, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The House of Representatives has requested that the Senate provide a working area for prosecutors in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.</p><p>Members of the House  <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/2/5/house-impeaches-vp-sara-duterte-1551">in February moved to impeach Duterte</a> for alleged misuse of confidential funds as well as for her threats against the Marcos family. </p><p>A Senate trial on the Articles of Impeachment has yet to commence. </p><p>Senate President Francis &quot;Chiz&quot; Escudero earlier said that most senators approve of the idea to begin Duterte&#x27;s Senate trial by July 30.</p><p>House Secretary General Reginald Velasco in a letter dated March 5 asked Escudero to provide an office for the House prosecutors and the House Secretariat Support Group for the duration of the impeachment trial.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/7/prosecution-team-says-ready-for-vp-sara-impeachment-trial-1046">Prosecution team says &#x27;ready&#x27; for VP Sara impeachment trial</a></div><p>Velasco also requested an inspection of the designated room to ensure that it meets the needs of the House prosecution team. </p><p>The Senate formally received the letter on March 6, the statement said.</p><p>House Speaker Martin Romualdez, in the same release, assured the Senate that the House &quot;is committed to ensuring that the proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the Constitution.&quot;</p><p>He said &quot;the House of Representatives trusts that the proceedings will be conducted with fairness, impartiality, and strict adherence to the provisions of the Constitution.&quot;</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/2/9/senate-can-convene-start-vp-sara-duterte-trial-if-there-s-a-will-carpio-1225">Senate can convene, start VP Sara Duterte trial &#x27;if there&#x27;s a will&#x27; — Carpio</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/egqQegbl_Sg?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The House of Representatives has requested the Senate to provide a working area for prosecutors in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.</p>

The House of Representatives has requested the Senate to provide a working area for prosecutors in the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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​House asks Senate for space for prosecutors during VP Sara impeachment trial

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House asks Senate for space for prosecutors during VP Sara impeachment trial

House asks Senate for space for prosecutors during VP Sara impeachment trial