Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s appearance was moved to next week after unfinished SEC testimony and threshold arguments tightened the impeachment court calendar.
Senator-judge Ping Lacson said insights from four former Supreme Court justices will help guide the Senate’s decision on the impeachment conviction threshold.
Former justices told the Senate impeachment court that absence, oath status, and voluntary inhibition could affect how the final voting base is determined.
Malacañang questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp after her spokesperson said she was prepared to assume the presidency should President Marcos resign.
Three BFP candidates and one UBJP candidate were proclaimed winners across Basilan’s four districts following the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections.
Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s call for President Marcos to resign, arguing that she would benefit from such an outcome.
Comelec continues preparing for the Nov. 2 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections while Congress considers proposals that would postpone the polls.