Manila, March 26 -- Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday reminded their counterparts in the House of Representatives of the rule that prohibits the Senate from tackling any impeachment complaint sans a legislative session as this is illegal.

Escudero made the statement after House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, lead prosecutor in Duterte's impeachment trial, said he believes the Senate could proceed even during Congress' break.

"We haven't responded to the letter. We will answer it formally," he said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum, referring to the House prosecution panel's formal request.

Escudero reminded House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan of the clear legal distinction between legislative sessions and rece...