00:00The Senate convenes as an impeachment court for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Monday, May 18.
00:07This amid rumors of yet another Senate leadership shake-up.
00:12This comes days after the shooting incident inside the Senate and Senator Bato de la Rosa's subsequent escape from the
00:18premises.
00:19Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano takes his oath as presiding officer before swearing in the senator judges.
00:25The Senate impeachment court gives Duterte 10 days to submit her additional pleadings in light of her impeachment proceedings at
00:32the lower chamber.
00:33The prosecutors from the House of Representatives are given five days to reply.
00:37The impeachment case centers on allegations involving misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery, and alleged threats against President Ferdinand
00:45Marcos Jr. and his family.
00:47Although no power grab materialized, separate meetings are held before Monday's session, fueling speculation of efforts to unseat Cayetano.
00:54During the session, Senators Mig Zubiri and JB Ejercito say they are joining the minority, led by Senator Tito Soto.
01:01The two abstained in last week's vote that gave Cayetano the leadership.
01:05New chairpersons are assigned to some committees following Cayetano's takeover.
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