DAY SEVEN. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 20, 2026.

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Edward Fajarda, who suffered a stroke, will have to get the clearance of his neurologist to appear at the impeachment trial on the new date

The impeachment court will issue a subpoena for Edward Fajarda to testify at Vice President Sara Duterte's trial after he completes a two-week medical rest due to a stroke.

Fajarda's appearance on September 7, 2026, is contingent on receiving medical clearance from his neurologist, as confirmed by the court's spokesperson.