Public registration opens for Sara Duterte impeachment trial

The Senate has announced that the public can attend Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial starting July 6, with limited seating available.

In an advisory issued on July 2, the Senate allocated 61 seats to members of the public for each day of the trial. Those who wish to attend may register online through the Senate Visitor Management System.

Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis according to the order of successful registration. Registration opens to the public at 2 pm one day before the scheduled trial date.

"Everyone is expected to maintain proper decorum at all times and comply with all rules and regulations while inside the Senate premises," Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. said.

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Illustration of Vice President Sara Duterte appearing before the Senate for her impeachment trial opening.
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The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has ordered Vice President Sara Duterte to appear at her trial, which opens on Monday, July 6.

The Senate impeachment court will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, July 6, with prosecutors ready to present their case on charges including misuse of funds and unexplained wealth.

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The Senate may convene as an impeachment court this month and start a full trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said. This timeline depends on the House of Representatives approving the complaint. Duterte faces accusations of misusing confidential funds and other charges.

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Vice President Sara Duterte filed her response to the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate on June 1, 2026, seeking dismissal of the case.

The House justice committee unanimously voted on April 29 to find probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte based on two complaints. The complaints will be consolidated before transmission to the House plenary. If approved, Duterte would become the first Philippine official impeached twice.

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