The prosecution may finish presenting Article II evidence next week, while the impeachment court spokesperson said a December 16 verdict remains possible.
Malacañang said allegations involving China-linked funds and organizations associated with Vice President Sara Duterte should be investigated if sufficient evidence supports the claims.
Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV could still testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial despite the prosecution’s decision not to present him for now.
The Senate impeachment court said Mayor Sebastian Duterte needed additional time to gather, authenticate, and reproduce the local government records covered by subpoena.
Malacañang said any Supreme Court ruling on petitions challenging the impeachment voting threshold must be respected and followed once the tribunal decides.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12326, moving the next barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from November 2026 to November 2028.
The Marcos administration proposed a PHP29.5-billion Comelec budget for 2027 to support earlier preparations for the 2028 national and local elections.
House prosecutors are examining business records involving Vice President Sara Duterte and Manases Carpio to compare corporate income with her declared wealth.