Illustration of the Senate hall during Sara Duterte impeachment trial with senators and the Vice President.
Illustration of the Senate hall during Sara Duterte impeachment trial with senators and the Vice President.
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Senate set to convene for Sara Duterte impeachment trial

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The Senate is set to convene as an impeachment court at 3 p.m. today for the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Sen. Erwin Tulfo assured the public that the Senate minority bloc is ready for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at 3 p.m. on Monday. “Yes, as far as I know, all of us are ready,” he said in an interview with radio dzBB.

Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano sent a letter directing senators to wear their robes and be present in the session hall at 3 p.m. The convening comes days after a Senate reorganization that resulted in the ouster of former Senate President Vicente Sotto III on May 11.

Caritas Philippines and several bishops urged the Senate not to delay the proceedings to ensure justice. The trial is expected to address allegations of misuse of confidential funds and betrayal of public trust.

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Initial reactions on X highlight anticipation for the Senate's 3 p.m. convening as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte, with reports on PNP security alerts and Senate minority readiness. Some posts note lingering uncertainties about leadership stability and trial outcomes. Skeptical voices question the normalcy of events amid political tensions.

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Senate to convene as impeachment court on monday

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The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday to begin proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano confirmed the session in a letter to colleagues. The move follows the House vote approving articles of impeachment.

On Monday, May 18, the Senate convened as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte, while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano retained his leadership post despite rumors of a coup.

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The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Senate in Manila.

The House Committee on Justice began its first public hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 14, 2026. Key witnesses including Ramil Madriaga and officials from various agencies are expected to testify. The proceedings moved forward after the Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order.

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The private prosecution team in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial seeks to build overwhelming evidence for conviction regardless of how the Senate vote threshold is interpreted.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon warned that attempts to conceal evidence in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could spark public backlash and political instability.

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The House committee on justice resumed impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 22, 2026—day three—focusing on her alleged unexplained wealth. Lawmakers reviewed SALNs, SEC records, income tax returns, and heard from summoned witnesses including former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and AMLC chief Eli Remolona Jr., following key documents obtained on April 21.

 

 

 

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