Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 25, 2026
Senators are weighing a trial schedule against budget hearings, with Francis Escudero saying the chamber hopes to finish the case before year-end.
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Chiz Escudero eyes Sara Duterte impeachment trial to end by December 2026
Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero expressed optimism Tuesday that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will wrap up by the end of the year.
Escudero optimistic impeachment trial can end before December 2026
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Tuesday, August 25 that he is hopeful the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will be completed before the end of the year, as the Senate prepares to begin deliberations on the 2027 national budget.Escudero gave the assurance after Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri sought guidance on the timeline of the impeachment trial, noting that the proceedings could overlap with the Sena…
OVP official Ortonio declared hostile witness in Duterte impeachment trial
Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 24, 2026 MANILA – Office of the Vice President Assistant Secretary and Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio was declared a hostile witness during […] The post OVP official Ortonio declared hostile witness in Duterte impeachment trial appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 25, 2026
This report is part of Inquirer’s special coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings. For real-time updates, follow our live coverage of the impeachment. MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 18th day Tuesday, with Office of the Vice President Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio set to testify on the alleged misuse of P500 million in confidential funds. Ortonio allegedly …
SPECIAL COVERAGE: Impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began on Monday, July 6. All eyes are on the Senate which has been convened as an impeachment court, with senators sitting as trial judges. Rappler’s special coverage brings updates, analysis, and commentary from a panel of reporters and experts, hosted by Rappler columnist John Nery. Rappler multimedia reporters Jairo Bolledo, Dwight de Leon, and Patrick Cruz are at the …
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