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Sara Duterte Impeachment Pre-Trial Conference Begins

The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has commenced, with discussions on procedural matters and the potential role of Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer. Public surveys indicate skepticism regarding the senators' eventual verdict in the trial.

17 Jun, 05:11 — 18 Jun, 18:07
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SCMPMostly Factual1d ago

Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial

A leadership stand-off in the Philippine Senate ended Wednesday with the removal of an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as leader of the chamber, which will soon start the impeachment trial of his daughter, incumbent Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. With 13 of 24 senators backing him, Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was elected Senate president. His rival, Alan Peter Cayetano, a key supporter of Duterte, admitted defeat. “He’s the leader the Senate ne...

By Associated Press

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japan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Sara Duterte ally loses Philippine senate leadership ahead of her trial

Lawmakers have elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as president of the Philippine Senate, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, who took over the post last month.

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inquirerMostly Factual2h ago

Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial conference to resume Monday, June 22

MANILA, Philippines — The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte will resume on Monday, June 22, after the parties completed the marking of evidence for only one article of impeachment, leaving three more to be tackled before the trial proper can begin. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson for Duterte’s defense team gave

By mareyes

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philstarMostly Factual4h ago

VP impeach pre-trial starts; no decision yet on Chiz

The ball has started rolling ahead of the July 6 start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with both defense and prosecution panels facing each other at yesterday’s pre-trial conference at the Senate.

By Delon Porcalla

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