The Senate impeachment court has scheduled oral arguments for July 15 to address the House prosecution's request to subpoena the tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte, her husband Manases Carpio, and associated businesses.

Presiding officer Senator Francis 'Chiz' Escudero announced the hearing, which will include submissions from both prosecution and defense panels by July 13.

The court aims to resolve disputes over the legality of the subpoena, with the defense arguing the documents were improperly obtained during House proceedings.The oral arguments will allow both sides to present their legal positions, with the public able to follow via televised broadcasts.The case highlights ongoing tensions in the impeachment trial, where tax records have become a central point of contention.

The court's decision on whether to issue its own subpoena to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) remains pending, with the sealed box containing the records returned to the BIR on Tuesday.This development underscores the procedural complexities of the impeachment process and the scrutiny surrounding Duterte's financial disclosures.