The Philippine Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has encountered procedural friction as prosecution and defense teams clash over the application of the sub judice rule. Despite legal constraints and external pressure, Duterte’s counsel maintains she will not resign from office.

During a trial, a second hostile witness has testified that the Vice President approved all expenditures of secret funds. The prosecutor's examination of the witness has drawn attention to an item held during questioning.

During the 18th day of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte in Manila, prosecution counsel Atty. Mae Divinagracia was observed holding a wooden cross while examining a witness. She stated the cross provided her comfort, clarity, and confidence during the proceedings.