Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial conference held
Senate pre-trial conference for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case began on June 18, 2026.
June 18, 2026
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Source: rappler.com
MANILA, Philippines — Lawyers for Vice President Sara Duterte and House prosecutors attended a Senate pre-trial conference on Thursday, June 18, 2026, ahead of Duterte's impeachment trial. The pre-trial proceedings aim to stipulate and simplify issues for the trial.
The conference is part of the impeachment process initiated by the House of Representatives. The trial is expected to proceed in the Senate, which acts as the impeachment court.
Details of the pre-trial discussions have not been fully disclosed, but such conferences typically involve agreeing on facts, evidence, and witness lists to streamline the trial.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the pre-trial conference in Sara Duterte's impeachment?
The pre-trial conference aims to stipulate and simplify issues, agree on facts, evidence, and witness lists to streamline the impeachment trial.
When did the pre-trial conference for Sara Duterte's impeachment take place?
The pre-trial conference took place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the Philippine Senate.
Who attended the pre-trial conference?
Lawyers for Vice President Sara Duterte and House prosecutors attended the pre-trial conference.
