Lacson to block bid delaying Senate convening as impeachment court

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Saturday expressed his intention to reject and vote against any motion that will stop or delay the Senate from convening as an impeachment court. He will take this position if the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte reaches the chamber and such a bid would come up. He also made a clarification on the matter: “For context, I did not say I will not oppose and vote against any motion to stop or delay the convening of the Senate into an impeachment court, if it comes to that.” “That […]...

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