Philippine Impeachment Trial of VP Sara Duterte Enters Critical Phase
The Senate impeachment court is reviewing proposals to extend daily hearing sessions as prosecutors consider dismissing bribery charges against Vice President Sara Duterte. Testimony from former education secretary Michael Poa continues to shape the proceedings surrounding the use of confidential funds.
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Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
The changes in the trial schedule, which will still be finalized, will allow the upper chamber to devote time to deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget
By Sundy Locus
Read full article →Highlights: Day 21 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 2, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Day 21 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday centered on the Senate impeachment court’s declaration of her own defense counsel, former Education Undersecretary Michael Poa, as a hostile witness for the prosecution, with presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero granting private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. the right to ask leading
By Dona Policar
Read full article →Impeachment court eyes whole-day trial
The Senate impeachment court may hold whole-day trials in October as senators juggle their duties as judges trying Vice President Sara Duterte and as senators scrutinizing next year’s proposed P7.2-trillion budget.
By Marc Jayson Cayabyab
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