Senate to hold shortened Duterte impeachment trial for Sona week

MANILA, Philippines – The fourth week of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial will begin on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to give way to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), and the Senate minority bloc’s Kontra-Sona.

Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced on Tuesday ...