“WE CANNOT BIND THE SUBSEQUENT CONGRESS.”
WATCH: Senate President Chiz Escudero says the impeachment court will convene on June 11 under the 19th Congress — unless the majority decides otherwise.
He adds it will be up to the 20th Congress to decide on whether to continue with Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial.
He earlier proposed a July 30 start, amid questions on whether proceedings can carry over to the next Congress—an issue that may reach the Supreme Court | @eimorpsantos