Philippine Impeachment Court Adjusts Schedule as Sara Duterte Trial Enters Day 21
The Philippine Senate impeachment court has adjusted its hearing schedule for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial, extending session days to accelerate proceedings on alleged fund misuse. Prosecutors are simultaneously reviewing whether to drop bribery charges as key witness Michael Poa faces intense questioning over confidential allocations.
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Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
The changes in the trial schedule, which will still be finalized, will allow the upper chamber to devote time to deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget
By Sundy Locus
Read full article →Highlights: Day 21 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 2, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Day 21 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on Wednesday centered on the Senate impeachment court’s declaration of her own defense counsel, former Education Undersecretary Michael Poa, as a hostile witness for the prosecution, with presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero granting private prosecutor Benjamin Tolosa Jr. the right to ask leading
By Dona Policar
Read full article →Sara Duterte trial recap, Sept. 2: Michael Poa on the stand
The impeachment court on Wednesday, September 2, heard from its latest hostile witness, defense counsel and former DepEd spokesperson and chief of staff Michael Poa.
By Cristina Chi
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