Forecast Desk
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Structured questions about stories we're covering. Answer one, then see where the room stands. Every question says up front how it will be settled and who settles it.
Will the Philippine Coast Guard report a new blocking incident at Ayungin Shoal before the end of September?
A China Coast Guard vessel recently departed Ayungin after nearly a week on station. Resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre continue on an irregular schedule.
Openpolitics Closes 10 Sept, 22:00 0 forecastsWill the impeachment court formally adopt a change to its trial format?
The presiding officer has floated changing the format to speed proceedings up. Any change would need the court to adopt it, not merely discuss it.
Openpolitics Closes 20 Sept, 22:00 0 forecastsWill Vice President Sara Duterte testify in person at her own impeachment trial?
The defence opens its case next. Whether the Vice President takes the stand herself — rather than resting on counsel and affidavits — is the biggest open question of the defence phase.
Openpolitics Closes 30 Aug, 22:00 0 forecastsWill the impeachment court reach a verdict on Vice President Sara Duterte before the end of September?
The House prosecution has rested its case on the grave-threats article. The defence opens next, and the presiding officer has floated a change of format to speed the trial up. A verdict needs 16 of 24 senator-judges.