Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian says the Senate impeachment court could complete the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and hold the vote by December, following revisions to the proceedings schedule. He says the updated timeline aims to allow a verdict before the year ends.
Gatchalian’s comments reflect adjustments as prosecutors revise their witness list. One report says 15 witnesses are taken off the prosecutors’ list, prompting a review of the schedule and potentially speeding up the trial. Other coverage similarly focuses on the Senate’s goal of concluding the impeachment process before December, with senators working toward a timeframe they consider achievable.
Overall, both outlets present the same direction of travel: the Senate impeachment court is targeting a vote by December, though the timing depends on ongoing procedural steps, including how the revised witness and trial schedule plays out.
