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

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.

Rappler Recap: Senate begins pre-trial for Sara Duterte’s impeachment

The prosecution and the defense discuss their respective lists of witnesses and evidence, as well as schedules, to ensure a seamless trial

By Rappler.com, Jairo Bolledo

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

Escudero to preside over VP impeach trial

Sen. Francis Escudero will be elected presiding officer on July 6, when the impeachment court starts the trial proper of Vice President Sara Duterte, Sen. Panfilo Lacson confirmed.

By Delon Porcalla