Escudero announces possible changes in schedule of VP Duterte trial to accommodate budget hearings

VP ON TRIAL DAY 21 (September 2, 2026): The historic impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues. After grave threats, the trial is now focusing on Article 1 or the alleged misuse, questionable liquidation, and systematic misappropriation of confidential funds of Duterte. Twice impeached, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte is facing allegations ranging from grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., corruption to betrayal of public trust. This marks the first impeachment trial of a sitting Philippine vice president, with the outcome likely to frame the 2028 presidential race. Subscribe to iWant to watch ANC live and on-demand: https://www.iwanttfc.com For more ANC Interviews, click the link below:    • ANC Interviews   For more ANC Soundbytes videos, click the link below:    • Soundbytes   For more ANC Highlights videos, click the link below:    • Highlights | ANC   Subscribe to the ANC YouTube channel!    / ancalerts   Visit our website at https://news.abs-cbn.com/anc Facebook:   / ancalerts   Twitter:   / ancalerts   #ANCNews