00:00The House Prosecution Panel made it clear that they will take any step of the Senate regarding the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
00:09They also hope that the trial will start as soon as possible.
00:14Mela Alesmora on PTV, in Balitang Pambansa.
00:18The House Prosecution Panel respects any decision of the Senate regarding the timeline of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte.
00:30According to House Deputy Majority Leader Lawrence Defensor, one of the prosecuted by the Camera, they hope that the trial will start as soon as possible.
00:44Since the Constitution provides that the trial shall proceed forthwith, if we interpret forthwith, it should be as soon as possible.
00:54But since the Senate is an independent body, and we respect their independence being a bicameral legislature, we will leave that to the interpretation of the Senate.
01:06According to One Rider Partylist Rep. Roge Cutreres, no matter what happens, they will continue with their preparations.
01:13They will also hold an information campaign so that the public can understand the impeachment process.
01:19The Impeachment Secretariat's Camera is already forming, but it is not yet clear who will be counted here.
01:26It's still not clear. Of course, it's been a while, but the Impeachment Secretariat will cater to all the needs that the House would have in relation to the Sui Generis proceedings.
01:35I think it will be from the top down regarding logistics, regarding support. It should be separate from the legislative function of the House.
01:44The Camera made history when they impeached VP Sara.
01:48A total of 215 congressmen filed a complaint.
01:52And that number can still be added because there are 25 more who want to pursue this.
01:59Along with that, on social media, there are various rumors that there is an exchange of additional funds or assistance for their district, the signing of each law.
02:10But as one of the leaders, he could have been denied by House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adjong.
02:17The smear campaign has already started in this process.
02:20We will not be affected by this type of fake news.
02:24Because this is a way to erase the merits of this process.
02:34There are also some who did not improve in the impeachment complaint.
02:39House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo said that he did not improve here because as a top contender in the senatorial race,
02:47he has the possibility to become a senator judge and he wants to remain impartial when this happens.
02:53From PTV, Mel Alasmoras for Balitang Pambansa.
