The pre-trial conference in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case is extended to a third day due to the volume of documents that must be marked for the proceedings. Impeachment clerk of court Rey Bantug and multiple outlets report that marking for Article I—alleged misuse of confidential funds—already involves at least several thousand documentary pieces, slowing completion of the pre-trial schedule.
As pre-trial continues, the House prosecution panel seeks flexibility from the Senate Impeachment Court on how evidence is presented, with prosecutors arguing they need the chance to properly lay out their evidence for public understanding of the allegations. Lawyer Benjamin Tolosa Jr. also confirms that the Senate Impeachment Court and the parties are discussing potential adjustments to the trial flow—shifting from the original sequence where the prosecution first presents its allegations—while considering whether the defense should address its evidence earlier.
Outlets also note that the pre-trial on Day 3 continues marking evidence for Articles I and II, including documents related to alleged misuse of confidential funds and alleged unexplained wealth. Separately, reporting on earlier trial week indicates the Senate trial’s focus also moves through witness testimony and legal disputes tied to access to financial records, with rulings deferred for further study.
