IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. The Senate impeachment court holds a trial.
Senate of the Philippines Facebook page
The Senate highlights the sub judice or the rule that 'restricts comments and disclosures pertaining to judicial proceedings to avoid prejudging the issue, influencing the court, or obstructing the administration of justice'
Presiding officer Chiz Escudero reminded parties involved in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case about the limitations on discussing the merits of the case, warning of penalties for violations.
The sub judice rule, which restricts comments on ongoing judicial proceedings to prevent undue influence, applies to all parties involved in the impeachment, including senator-judges and Duterte herself.
