Escudero hopes Sara Duterte impeachment trial concludes by year-end
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero expressed hope that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will conclude before Christmas or the New Year. However, he noted that the timeline depends on the evidence presented and the proceedings, making a definitive end date uncertain.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Samal City assessor to testify as Duterte defense witness
The defense lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte will present the city assessor of Samal City as their second witness. The assessor is expected to testify regarding properties linked to the Vice President and her husband.
- Davao assessor testifies on Carpio's property in VP's SALN
A Davao City assessor testified that a 379-square-meter property owned by lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, was the same residential lot declared in her statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), contradicting the prosecution's claim of omission.
- Assessor's Evasive Answers Draw Ire of Senator-Judges in VP Duterte's Impeachment Trial
During the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Davao City Assessor Jaime Adalin, a defense witness, faced sharp rebukes from senator-judges for his evasive answers regarding a China trip and a property owned by Duterte's husband. The credibility of his testimony is now under scrutiny.
- Robredo Rules Out 2028 National Bid, Cites Lack of 'Political Savvy'
Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo has definitively ruled out running for any national post in the 2028 elections, citing a perceived lack of 'political savvy' needed to 'navigate national politics.' She stated she has no ambition for the presidency or a Senate seat.