House Backs Longer Trial Days for VP Duterte Impeachment
Philippine House leaders and impeachment prosecutors are amenable to proposals for extended trial days, including full-day sessions, for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case. The move aims to expedite evidence presentation by both prosecution and defense before the Senate's focus shifts to the 2027 national budget.
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