The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is preparing to submit its formal response to the Senate on Monday, June 1, regarding the impeachment articles filed against her.According to her legal counsel Michael Poa, it remains uncertain whether the submission will be done personally or through electronic mail.The deadline set by the Senate runs from 8 a.m.to 7 p.m., and any filing on Monday would be considered timely and compliant with the summons issued by the upper chamber.

The impeachment process continues to draw political attention as Senate officials clarify procedural matters, including proposed rule changes that would allow online participation or voting by senators.

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano denied that these proposed amendments are connected to the impeachment proceedings, stressing that existing impeachment rules have already been adopted and would require formal publication if revised, which could delay the process further.Meanwhile, minority senators opposed efforts to fast-track rule adjustments, arguing that such moves could affect the integrity of the proceedings.

Preparations are also underway for the impeachment trial scheduled to begin on July 6, with heightened security measures expected around the Senate premises.

The National Capital Region Police Office confirmed coordination with Senate security to manage crowd control and maintain order, especially in light of recent incidents, including a shooting inside the Senate compound that raised security concerns among staff and officials.Overall, the developments highlight increasing institutional preparations and political tensions ahead of the formal impeachment trial.