Manila, May 1 -- The House prosecution panel on Monday formally entered its appearance before the Senate Impeachment Court in the impending trial of Vice President Sara Duterte after senators took their oath and convened as an impeachment tribunal.

The "Formal Entry of Appearance" was personally filed before the Senate Impeachment Court by House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil on behalf of the 11 prosecutors elected by the chamber.

"The undersigned members of the House of Representatives, duly elected by the House of Representatives as members of the prosecution panel, respectfully enter their appearance as Public Prosecutors," the document stated.

The pleading named House Committee on Justice Chair and Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerv...