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MANILA — The Senate may have to hold hearings on Saturdays to work on the proposed 2027 national budget as it struggles to juggle the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and regular legislative work as inclement weather leads to work disruptions.He said having budget hearings on Saturdays is an option &quot;if worst comes to worst&quot; but there is no need for impeachment hearings on weekends.He said the Senate could decide to have more trial days or have longer hours. He said the chamber will need to take it &quot;day by day&quot; because of the unpredictable weather.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/17/government-offices-in-ncr-11-provinces-shift-to-alternative-work-arrangements-1121">Government offices in NCR, 12 provinces shift to alternative work arrangements due to heavy rain </a></div>Gatchalian said Senate Majority Leader Miguel Zubiri&#x27;s suggestion to hold plenary sessions in the mornings and the impeachment trial in the afternoons is still under discussion.He acknowledged, however, that scheduling is a concern since work suspensions mean items on the Senate agenda will be pushed back.&quot;But, of course, ang safety ng empleyado natin importante,&quot; he said.(But, of course, our employees&#x27; safety is important)<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/8/15/impeachment-trial-will-not-affect-budget-deliberations-says-lawmaker-1225">Impeachment trial will not affect budget deliberations, says lawmaker </a></div>The Senate allowed staff to go home at 4 p.m. on Monday amid reports of widespread flooding from heavy rains. — RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News

The Senate may have to hold hearings on Saturdays to work on the proposed 2027 national budget as it struggles to juggle the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and regular legislative work as inclement weather leads to work disruptions.

The Senate may have to hold hearings on Saturdays to work on the proposed 2027 national budget as it struggles to juggle the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte and regular legislative work as inclement weather leads to work disruptions.

Saturday budget hearings an option as impeachment, weather complicate Senate schedule

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Saturday budget hearings an option as impeachment, weather complicate Senate schedule

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Published August 17, 2026 05:17 PM PHT

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