So I think SONA is on July 21. So trial will commence after that date,” Escudero said in a press conference. He also said there is no reason to call for a special session for the trial of Duterte.

Senate president Chiz Escudero said that the impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte will start after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA ...

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during his third State of the Nation Address at the House of Representatives Monday July 23, 2018. Source: AAP Image/AP Photo/Aaron Favila ...

However, Vice President Sara Duterte will skip his third SONA. Listen to the podcast for more news from the Philippines. On 22 July, almost two thousand guests from the House of Representatives ...