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Senate Impeachment Court Sets November Schedule for Duterte Trial
The Senate impeachment court has released a detailed calendar for Vice President Sara Duterte's trial in November as proceedings resume following an earlier recess. The trial will proceed with the defense set to begin its presentation this month.
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MANILA – The Senate impeachment court outlined the schedule for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in November on Tuesday, marking the resumption of hearings after a pause in proceedings.
Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz" Escudero announced the trial dates, which align with the reconvening of the 20th Congress. According to the schedule released, the defense is expected to commence its presentation on November 9.
The court's announcement came as the impeachment process continues following the earlier recess. The release of the November calendar provides clarity on the timeline for both prosecution and defense as the high-profile trial advances.
The impeachment case against the Vice President has drawn significant public attention, with proceedings now set to intensify during the coming month as key arguments from the defense team are expected to unfold before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court.