Prosecution calls for understanding for 'sleepy' Abante, says part of aging

GMA Network - Sep 30, 2026

The House prosecution team called on the public to extend some grace to Manila Rep. Benny Abante, who has been spotted sleeping twice in the Senate session hall amid the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte this week.

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