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IN PHOTOS: Protesters demand Sara Duterte impeachment trial outside Philippine Senate gates

Updated On: 09 June, 2025 11:47 AM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Protesters gather to call for the start of the impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte outside the Senate of the Philippines in Pasay, Metro Manila, on Monday. (Pics/AFP)

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Duterte is ready to confront impeachment charges against her, her defence team said June 9, two days before the scheduled convening of the Senate court that will decide her future. Pic/ AFP

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Duterte is ready to confront impeachment charges against her, her defence team said June 9, two days before the scheduled convening of the Senate court that will decide her future. Pic/ AFP
Vice President Sara Duterte is prepared to confront the impeachment charges against her, according to a statement from her defence team on June 9, just two days before the Senate impeachment court is scheduled to convene

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Vice President Sara Duterte is prepared to confront the impeachment charges against her, according to a statement from her defence team on June 9, just two days before the Senate impeachment court is scheduled to convene

Civil society groups, including the Akbayan Party, have launched a three-day protest from June 9 to 11, urging the Senate to immediately begin the trial

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Civil society groups, including the Akbayan Party, have launched a three-day protest from June 9 to 11, urging the Senate to immediately begin the trial

Protesters gathered at the Manila Film Centre on Monday morning and later marched to the Senate building in Pasay, calling out the delay in proceedings

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Protesters gathered at the Manila Film Centre on Monday morning and later marched to the Senate building in Pasay, calling out the delay in proceedings

Under the 1987 Constitution, the Senate is required to “forthwith proceed” with the trial once the articles of impeachment are transmitted. However, the process was stalled due to Congress entering recess for the national elections

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Under the 1987 Constitution, the Senate is required to “forthwith proceed” with the trial once the articles of impeachment are transmitted. However, the process was stalled due to Congress entering recess for the national elections

Outgoing Senator Francis Tolentino, who opposes the trial extending into the next Congress, proposed a revised timeline, suggesting the impeachment court begin proceedings on June 11 and deliver a decision by June 30

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Outgoing Senator Francis Tolentino, who opposes the trial extending into the next Congress, proposed a revised timeline, suggesting the impeachment court begin proceedings on June 11 and deliver a decision by June 30

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