Abante: Duterte impeach trial unlikely to affect budget deliberations

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Rep. Bienvenido “Benny” Abante on Saturday said the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is unlikely to affect the timeline of deliberations and approval of the 2027 national budget. Duterte’s impeachment trial, which began last July 6, will run for 92 trial days.  Meanwhile, the House committee on appropriations’ hearings