Gatchalian: Up to Court if Marcoleta, Estrada Join Duterte Trial

Sherwin Gatchalian: Court to decide Marcoleta, Estrada impeachment attendance

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday said detained senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada would have to seek permission from the Sandiganbayan to attend Senate sessions, including the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Gatchalian: Up to court if Marcoleta, Estrada join Duterte trial

MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Wednesday that the decision on whether to allow jailed senators to participate in the impeachment trial and the chamber’s regular sessions is up to the court, which has custody over them. “Sen. [Rodante] Marcoleta and Sen. Jinggoy [Estrada] are currently in the custody of the Sandiganbayan, which has jurisdiction over them. So by process, they would have to seek permission from the cou…

Sandiganbayan or impeachment court: Who decides if Marcoleta, Estrada can vote?

The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, discussed Tuesday who would decide whether Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada, both detained for plunde

Pagpapahintulot kina Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at Jinggoy Estrada na dumalo sa impeachment trial, Sandiganbayan ang magdedesisyon at hindi ang Senado

Nilinaw ni Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian na Sandiganbayan ang magdedesisyon kung papayagan sina Sen. Rodante Marcoleta at Sen. Jinggoy Estrada na dumalo at makalahok sa impeachment trial ni Vice President Sara Duterte. Sina Marcoleta at Estrada ay kapwa nakakulong ngayon sa Quezon City Jail dahil nahaharap sa kasong plunder na parehong non-bailable. Ayon kay Gatchalian, […]