Politics · Philippines Bureau
Senate impeachment court postpones Duterte trial to Thursday
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed, according to an official court advisory. The proceedings are now set to resume on Thursday.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Senate impeachment court has announced the postponement of Vice President Sara Duterte's trial originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The delay was confirmed through an official advisory issued by Atty. Renato Bantug, clerk of court for the impeachment tribunal. No specific reason for the adjournment was provided in the announcement.
The court will reconvene on Thursday to continue the trial proceedings. The postponement marks another delay in the high-profile case, which has drawn significant public attention since its inception.
Vice President Duterte is the subject of impeachment proceedings brought before the Senate. Further details regarding the nature of the charges and the status of the trial are expected to be disclosed as the proceedings continue.