By el Amigo
MANILA — The Senate has called off Tuesday’s impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid forecasts of heavy rains and possible flooding due to the Southwest Monsoon.
The Senate, in an advisory issued late Monday, also announced the cancellation of its plenary session scheduled for August 18.
Senate President Sherwin T. Gatchalian likewise authorized Senate officials and employees to work from home on Tuesday in view of the anticipated weather conditions.
According to the advisory, the decision was prompted by forecasts of heavy rainfall and possible flooding associated with the Southwest Monsoon, as well as Memorandum Circular No. 128 issued by the Office of the President on Monday.
The advisory was signed and issued on August 17 by Senate Secretary Atty. Renato N. Bantug Jr.
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