Impeachment court announces new Sara Duterte trial schedule
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The break in the trial will give way to deliberations on the proposed 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Amid its looming weeks-long break, the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, October 13, issued the new schedule for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The court is set to take a break until November 8 to give way to deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget.
Impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced the new calendar starting next month will be as follows:
- November 9: 10 am – 2:30 pm
- November 10: 10 am to 6pm
- November 11: 10am – 2:30pm
- November 12-13: 10 am to 6:30pm
- November 19-20: 10am-6:30pm
- November 23: 10am – 2pm
- November 30: Holiday
Following the resumption of the trial, the defense counsel is expected to present its evidence on November 9, to counter the allegations of unexplained wealth against Duterte. – Rappler.com
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