Lacson refutes VP spokesperson's claim on impeachment costs

GMA Network - Oct 14, 2026

Senator Panfilo Lacson wants the spokesperson of Vice President Sara Duterte to correct his claims that the Senate spent P500 million for the impeachment trial, questioning how the latter even came up with the number.

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