CALM BEFORE MONDAY Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Director retired Police Maj. Gen. Alfredo Sotto Corpuz and Police Brig. Gen. Benigno Guzman (left photo) conduct a security inspection at the Senate on Friday, ahead of the opening of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on July 6. The plenary hall has also been rearranged for the proceedings (right). —PHOTOS BY NIÑO JESUS ORBETA
The Senate, acting as an impeachment court, has ordered Vice President Sara Duterte to appear at her trial, which opens on Monday, July 6.
Senate officials said preparations, including security measures, have already been completed, with Senate President Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian expected to preside over the proceedings.
Gatchalian signed the notice dated July 2 and addressed to Duterte herself.
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