- The Senate and Parliament were involved in an impeachment process, and the High Court is scheduled to render a decision on the impeachment petitions.
- Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.
- Senate holds pre-trial conference against Sara Duterte, with House prosecutors participating in the impeachment trial.
The Senate is weighing schedule changes for the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, with Pia Cayetano suggesting returning the issue to caucus.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
The Senate is weighing schedule changes for the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, with Pia Cayetano suggesting returning the issue to caucus.
Who's involved
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Senate holds pre-trial conference against Sara Duterte, with House prosecutors participating in the impeachment trial.Also in this story
- Multiple legal proceedings are underway, including the commencement of impeachment trials in the lower chamber and filings before the Sandiganbayan.
- The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating potential radicalization links involving Risa Hontiveros.
The entities involved
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Sara Duterte
Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Pia Cayetano
Philippine politician
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- The Senate held an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte on September 17, 2026, utilizing records from the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan.
- Political disagreement erupts over progressive stances as Pia Cayetano reacts to Chel Diokno's statements regarding the Duterte impeachment.