Impeachment court grants Baste Duterte request to appear on Sept. 29, 30

Inquirer.net - Sep 28, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Monday granted Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s request to appear before it on Tuesday and Wednesday. His request was contained in a letter to the impeachment court on Monday, according to Presiding Officer and Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero. READ: Baste Duterte, other witnesses subpoenaed for Sara

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