Sara Duterte impeachment pre-trial Day 2 swamped by voluminous documents (opens original article in a new tab)

The Senate impeachment court continued the pre-trial for Vice President Sara Duterte on June 22, 2026, with the House prosecution presenting over 4,000 documents related to the misuse of confidential funds, while the defense team expects the proceedings to last until June 25. The prosecution seeks 62 trial days compared to the defense's 30 days, and disputes claims of their performance in the pre-trial.

• Senate impeachment court resumes pre-trial for Vice President Sara Duterte on June 22, 2026
• At least 4,000 documentary pieces of evidence presented for first article of impeachment regarding misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds
• Pre-trial conference scheduled to extend until June 25, with House prosecution seeking 62 trial days compared to defense's 30 days
• House prosecution disputes claims of defense outperforming them during pre-trial proceedings