Can VP Sara be forced to testify? Atty. Joel Arzaga on the impeachment trial | At the Forefront

September 9, 2026 Episode We go in-depth on the latest news, the biggest national issues, the political scene, and conversations with prominent personalities — all these firsthand on "At the Forefront" with Atty. Karen Jimeno only on BNC. As the Senate sitting as an impeachment court prepares to decide on its voting threshold, questions remain over how the final vote should be counted when some senators are unable to participate. Attorney Joel Arzaga, managing partner of Arzaga and Associates Law Office, joins The Spokes to examine the constitutional and legal issues surrounding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Arzaga weighs in on the prosecution’s move to summon VP Sara to testify, whether she can be compelled to take the witness stand, and whether having her testify could strengthen—or potentially weaken—the prosecution’s case. He also assesses the evidence presented on the alleged misuse of confidential funds, the prosecution’s decision to drop several witnesses, and questions surrounding alleged aliases and confidential-fund recipients. Plus, he discusses whether former security officers Raymund Lachica and Dante Nolasco could be summoned by the impeachment court. With the Senate set to vote on September 23 on whether the 16-vote conviction threshold can be reduced, Arzaga explains the constitutional arguments surrounding the “two-thirds of all the members of the Senate” requirement and whether senators who cannot participate should still be counted. Tune in for a legal perspective on the impeachment trial, due process, the prosecution’s evidence, and the Senate’s crucial voting-threshold debate. 🕥 10:30 a.m., Mondays - Fridays 📺 Free TV Ch. 31, Cignal Ch. 24, Samsung TV Plus, TCL Smart TVs, Blast TV, AmasianTV 📱 Cignal Play, BNC YouTube and Facebook Visit our website: https://bnc.bilyonaryo.com Check out our official social media accounts:   / bncphl     / bncdotph     / bnc.ph     / bnc.ph      / @bncphl   #bilyonaryonewschannel #bnc #attheforefront Warning: Unauthorized use of any BNC videos without proper approval will lead to legal action to the fullest extent of the law.