Gatchalian: Defense to start presentation on Nov. 9

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — With the House prosecution panel expected to wrap up its presentation by Tuesday, Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is scheduled to begin presenting its case on Nov. 9, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Monday. “Their schedule is Nov. 9, when we return. There will be an impeachment session in the morning,

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