MANILA, June 1 -- Vice President Sara Duterte has until 7 p.m. Monday to file her answer to the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate impeachment court.

In an advisory, the Office of the Senate Secretary said Duterte may submit her answer personally, through counsel, or by electronic mail within the 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. filing period on June 1.

The advisory said Duterte or members of her legal team may address the media only in the designated rooms if they choose to grant interviews or issue a statement.

The Senate formally convened as an impeachment court on May 18 and adopted the rules that will govern Duterte's trial.

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