Politics · Philippines Bureau
Senate majority backs afternoon schedule for Duterte impeachment trial
The Senate's majority bloc is considering a shift in the impeachment trial schedule for Vice President Sara Duterte, moving proceedings from morning sessions to afternoon hearings that could extend into early evening.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson said Saturday that most senator-judges aligned with the Senate majority have expressed openness to rescheduling the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to afternoon sessions rather than the current morning format.
The proposed new schedule would see proceedings run from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., according to Lacson, who indicated widespread support for the adjustment among majority bloc members.
The shift in timing represents a significant change to the trial's operational framework, potentially affecting the logistics and pace of the high-profile proceedings against the Vice President.
Details regarding the rationale behind the proposed schedule change and its formal approval remain to be clarified as the Senate continues to manage the high-stakes trial.