Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian announced Thursday that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is proceeding without incurring any additional costs to the Senate. Gatchalian stated the trial is being managed within the existing budget allocated for Senate operations. This assurance addresses potential concerns regarding the financial impact of the proceedings. The Senate is utilizing existing resources and personnel to oversee the impeachment trial. He did not elaborate on specific cost-saving measures, but confirmed no supplementary funding requests have been made. This information aims to provide transparency regarding the use of public funds during the impeachment process. The trial’s progress is ongoing, with the Senate fulfilling its constitutional duty without financial burden to taxpayers.