Day 39 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial opened on October 13, 2026, in Manila. Rather than new witnesses, the court took up administrative business as the case moves forward. The focus fell on the handling of confidential documents tied to the prosecution's formal offer of evidence. Those papers form part of the package the prosecution wants entered into the trial record. Decisions on access and classification will shape what the defense can examine and contest. The session followed the 38th day of hearings, whose key moments were published on October 12. Procedural fights like this rarely draw crowds, yet they often decide which arguments survive in an impeachment case. Day 40 will show whether the evidence logjam clears or tightens.