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Majority of Pinoys aware of VP trial
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that 59 percent of adult Filipinos were aware of the fourth impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Public opinion on the impeachment complaint is divided, with 32 percent agreeing, 42 percent disagreeing, and 18 percent undecided, resulting in a net agreement score of -10.
Furthermore, 44 percent of Filipinos believe the Senate is deliberately delaying Duterte's impeachment trial, a sentiment with a net belief score of +19.
The fourth impeachment complaint, filed in December 2024, cites allegations including the misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings during her term as Davao City mayor, and controversial travel.
Additional allegations mentioned in the complaint are her failure to condemn China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea and threats made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos, and House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has consolidated two petitions challenging the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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The Senate Impeachment Court is awaiting compliance from the House of Representatives before proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri described the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as a "witch hunt," alleging it aims to remove her from public service and eliminate rivals for the 2028 presidential race.
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The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has expressed concern over the Senate's delay in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Rep. Brian Poe, representing the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list, has declared his support for the House of Representatives to continue its role as prosecutor in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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