President Ferdinand Marcos seemingly distances himself from the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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00:00President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. seemingly distances himself from the impeachment of
00:04Vice President Sara Duterte.
00:07Asked if he played a role in the House's decision, the president says Thursday, February 6,
00:11you're giving me too much credit.
00:13There is this constant implication that I am somehow giving instructions and making
00:18utos do this and do that and do that.
00:21That's not the case at all.
00:22That's not how it works, not at all.
00:25Not at all.
00:26Despite reporters' repeated questions about his involvement or influence over members
00:30of the lower chamber, he asserts he had no hand in the development.
00:33Didn't you talk to them about not signing what was transmitted to the Senate for him?
00:39I don't care about that.
00:41The congressman will decide what he will do.
00:44Because that is the responsibility of the House of Representatives.
00:49Marcos also shares his son, Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Sandro Marcos, consulted
00:54him prior to signing the impeachment complaint.
00:57He says he advised the younger Marcos to do your duty but did not know Sandro was the
01:01first to sign the document.
01:03Meantime, Senate President Chiz Escudero clarifies the Senate will not hold the impeachment trial
01:08during the session break or until June 2.
01:10He argues the Senate court can only be convened in a plenary session.
01:14We will not hasten this, but we will also not delay it.
01:22We will not hasten this, but we will also not delay it.
01:26He adds special sessions are only held for urgent legislative matters such as acting
01:31on pending bills.