LIVE: Senate Sec. Rey Bantug Jr. holds press briefing on impeachment pre-trial | June 25, 2026

Senate Sec. Rey Bantug Jr. provides critical updates regarding the timeline for finalizing the pre-trial order and clarifies inquiries regarding a 'sealed box' of evidence. The defense and prosecution's projected 92 trial days are also discussed, painting a clearer timeline for the historic proceedings. Meanwhile, updates on the implementation of the 90-day preventive suspension order from the Sandiganbayan against Senator Estrada—affecting his roles and benefits as a senator and judge—are also clarified. Chapters: 0:00 - Drafting and Finalization of the Pre-Trial Order 0:54 - Questions Raised Over the Sealed Evidence Box 6:38 - Setting Pre-Trial Roadmaps and Agreed Stipulations 11:39 - Projections for 92 Trial Days 14:24 - Sandiganbayan's Suspension of Sen. Estrada Takes Effect 16:32 - Effects of the 90-Day Suspension on Senate Staff and Benefits Subscribe to iWant to watch ANC live and on-demand: https://www.iwanttfc.com For more ANC Interviews, click the link below:    • ANC Interviews   For more ANC Highlights videos, click the link below:    • ANC Highlights   Subscribe to the ANC YouTube channel!    / ancalerts   Visit our website at https://news.abs-cbn.com/anc Facebook:   / ancalerts   Twitter:   / ancalerts   #ANCHighlights #ANCAlerts #ANCNews #ABSCBNNews #NewsDigital #LatestNews #philippinenews #ImpeachmentCourt #SenatePH #Sandiganbayan #SenatorEstrada