Court spokesperson Reginald Tongol said legal arguments could be heard first if House prosecutors formally request a subpoena requiring VP Sara to testify.
Eleven whole-day hearing dates have been set for VP Sara’s impeachment trial before Senate proceedings temporarily give way to the proposed 2027 national budget.
Sandiganbayan approval is required for senators under its custody who want to attend Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, according to Gatchalian.
VP Sara Duterte can request the withdrawal of her security personnel if she chooses, according to Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.