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Senate impeachment court begins Veep’s trial with Escudero as presiding officer
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian convenes the impeachment court.—PHOTOS BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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July 7, 2026July 7, 2026News

Senate impeachment court begins Veep’s trial with Escudero as presiding officer

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The Senate convened as an impeachment court on Monday and began the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte with Sen. Francis Escudero elected as presiding officer. Led by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, 21 senators dressed in red robes attended Day One of the scheduled 92 trial days. Duterte was not present; her lawyers said she was...

A time for sacrifice, a time for statesmanship
All 11 members of the Senate minority speak with reporters on Tuesday, June 2, the second day of the majority bloc's no-show.—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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June 3, 2026June 3, 2026Opinion

A time for sacrifice, a time for statesmanship

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The strength of a democracy is measured not only by the quality of its leaders but also by the resilience of its institutions. Among these institutions, the Senate occupies a unique place. Designed by the Constitution to be a deliberative body and a check against the excesses of power, it is expected to rise above...