Where does the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte stand now? | ABOGADO

September 9, 2026

By ABOGADO.COM.PH Staff

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Where does the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte stand now?

As the Senate impeachment court enters the later stages of the trial, two procedural questions could shape how the case is ultimately decided: how many votes are required to convict, and whether the Vice President herself may be compelled to testify.

Should the constitutional threshold remain at 16 votes when some senator-judges cannot participate? And does the right against self-incrimination prevent the prosecution from calling the respondent to the witness stand?

Atty. Trixie Cruz-Angeles and Atty. Jimmy Bondoc examine the rules, rights, and constitutional standards that could define not only this trial, but future impeachment proceedings.

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