The Senate impeachment court resumed the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 13, 2026, entering its second week of proceedings.Both senator-judges and the House prosecution panel are pushing for a faster, more transparent process.

The Senate launched a dedicated impeachment portal to allow public access to pleadings, evidence, and court records, enabling Filipinos to monitor the historic trial.Prosecutors are continuing to present evidence under Article IV, which accuses Duterte of making grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.Key witnesses include NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc, who testified about the bureau’s investigation findings.The defense denied allegations of hiring an assassin and plans to present evidence on Operation Romanov.Senator-judges emphasized the need for transparency, while the prosecution seeks to establish Duterte’s fitness for office.The trial highlights ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches, with public scrutiny intensifying as proceedings progress.