Highlights: Day 19 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 26, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Presiding Officer Francis Escudero on Wednesday reminded participants in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to observe the court’s sub judice rule, warning that public comments on the merits of the case could result in sanctions. Escudero issued the ruling during Day 19 of Duterte’s impeachment trial when the proceeding was dominated