Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is scheduled to begin on July 6, 2026, with the Senate impeachment court proceeding despite ongoing administrative and scheduling adjustments. Ahead of the opening, the Senate holds security inspections and rearranges the plenary hall for the hearings, while the House prosecution panel maintains that it is ready to present its case. In pretrial proceedings, the House prosecution and Duterte’s defense continue marking evidence and working through stipulations for the impeachment articles. Reports describe debates and “heated” exchanges early in the pretrial process, but officials and the defense indicate they do not expect delays to the July 6 start.

As the proceedings move forward, senators are expected to rule on prosecution motions, including requests to subpoena the Vice President’s bank, tax, and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records. Separate reports indicate that the trial’s timeline may extend beyond September, depending on the volume of witnesses and documentary evidence presented by both sides. Separate live coverage and interviews describe day-by-day progress as the Senate hearing schedule continues.