Impeachment

Vice President Sara Duterte faces an ongoing Senate impeachment trial following her February 5th impeachment by the House of Representatives on charges including betrayal of public trust and illegal use of funds. Rep. Gerville Luistro has urged Senate President Francis Escudero to issue a writ of summons despite the Senate being in recess, while Rep. Lorenz Defensor emphasizes Duterte's need to appear in person to defend herself. The trial is scheduled to begin on July 30, with pre-trial proceedings from June 24 to July 25.

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Last updated at April 22, 2025.

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VP Sara Duterte rejects impeachment criticisms, warns against Tingog party-list vote

Vice President Sara Duterte refused to respond to criticisms from Tingog party-list Representative Jude Acidre regarding her use of confidential funds and upcoming impeachment trial.
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VP Sara Duterte confident in impeachment case, dismisses political maneuver claims

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed confidence in winning her impeachment case during a visit to Cebu City on Tuesday, where she met with her legal team upon returning from The Hague.
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Rep Flores focuses on evidence for VP Duterte’s impeachment

A member of the House prosecution panel for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial expressed that they are focusing on securing evidence rather than worrying about the outcome influenced by upcoming midterm elections.
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Rep Ortega welcomes VP Sara back from Netherlands, jokes about gifts

La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V welcomed Vice President Sara Duterte's return to the Philippines on Monday, April 7.
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Ortega reveals new names in VP Duterte's confidential fund list

House Deputy Majority Leader Francisco Paolo Ortega V revealed new names allegedly listed as recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte's multi-million peso confidential funds.
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Rep Defensor: House team 80% ready for VP Sara trial

A member of the House of Representatives prosecution team, Iloilo Third District Rep. Lorenz Defensor, stated that they are approximately 80 percent ready for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Christian Monsod critiques Escudero's delay in VP Sara Duterte's impeachment

Former elections chief Christian Monsod criticized Senate President Francis Escudero's delay in starting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Ortega uncovers 'Team Grocery' in VP Duterte’s funds

House Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega V has uncovered a new list of potential fictitious beneficiaries of Vice President Sara Duterte's P112.5 million confidential funds, naming them as 'Team Grocery'.
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Senate rejects VP Duterte summons during recess

Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero rejected a motion by House prosecutors to issue summons for Vice President Sara Duterte during an upcoming impeachment trial, citing legal restrictions due to Congress being in recess.
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4Ps Rep Libanan clarifies impeachment motion not pressuring Senate

4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan, the lead prosecutor in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, clarified on Tuesday, March 25, that the House impeachment prosecution panel did not intend to pressure the Senate when it filed a motion involving action on impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
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