Philippine senators take their oath as jurors in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte at the plenary hall of the Senate in Manila on May 18, 2026. Philippine lawmakers were sworn in

More than 30 witnesses may testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, House prosecution team leader Gerville Luistro said.

The pre-trial hearing places House prosecutors and Duterte's legal team in one room at the same time to discuss witnesses, evidence, and trial dates, among others