Senate holds brief session before adjournment

GMA Network - Oct 8, 2026

Nine bills and one resolution are expected to be approved on final reading by the Senate this afternoon as it briefly pauses the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to conduct a legislative session before a monthlong adjournment.

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