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The resolution, authored by Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Francisco Tatad, was among the last measures passed by the Senate as it suspended yesterday its storied Third Regular Session for the May 14 elections.


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United opposition spokesman and Isabela Rep. Heherson Alvarez said the prosecution will seek a reconsideration after the court’s  earlier decision to have the presentation of evidence wrapped up within the week.


Alvarez said the prosecution still has a lot of evidence to present.


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The 22 members of the Senate formally take their oath on Monday as judges of the impeachment case against President Estrada.


Senate secretary Lutgardo Barbo told The STAR that 22 black gowns worth P1,000 each have been rush-ordered for distribution to senators during the oath-taking ceremonies to be presided by Chief Justice Hilario Davide.


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SENATE MAJORITY LEADER FRANCISCO TATAD

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13 senators to be elected in May

By Efren Danao | February 9, 2001 - 12:00am

The Senate adopted yesterday a resolution calling for the election of 13 senators in May to fill up the vacancy caused by the elevation of Senate Minority Leader Teofisto Guingona Jr. to the vice presidency. The...

Headlines

Extension of trial deadline sought; longer hours mulled

By Liberty Dones | January 16, 2001 - 12:00am

The prosecution team in the impeachment trial of President Estrada will seek the extension of the Jan. 19 deadline for the presentation of all evidence and witnesses, an opposition congressman said yesterday. United...

Headlines

On trial - SKETCHES by Ana Marie Pamintuan

November 21, 2000 - 12:00am

The proceedings moved so slowly I’m amazed my eyes remained glued to the TV set. But that’s how riveting the impeachment drama has become: You don’t want to miss even the smallest detail, no matter...

Opinion

New image, new attire for senators come Monday

By Perseus Echeminada | November 19, 2000 - 12:00am

For the historic trial of the President, senators are getting a makeover: from lawmakers to judges, and from suits and barong tagalog to black toga, possibly even a wig. And forget about the grandstanding. The 22...

News Commentary