Impeachment court may rule on Sara Duterte case by end-November --Sen. Gatchalian

GMA Network - Oct 4, 2026

The Senate impeachment court is targeting to issue its ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte"s case by the end of November, Senate President and senator-judge Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday.

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Oct 5, 2026

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Oct 5, 2026

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Govt looking into caning for mule account offence

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Oct 5, 2026

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