Impeachment court can cite counsels, witnesses in contempt – Tongol

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court may cite in contempt any participant in its proceedings if they disobey the court’s rules, spokesperson Reginald Tongol reminded the public on Thursday.

“Senator-judges have the power to move the presiding officer to cite a witness, any counsel, or any person within the vicinity—for example, someone making noise—in ...