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The Philippine Senate is currently facing a constitutional debate over the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, with Senate President Francis Escudero proposing a delay until July 30. This proposal has sparked criticism from lawmakers like ACT Teachers Party-List Rep France Castro and Senator Cynthia Villar, who argue that delays benefit Duterte and are impractical given ongoing election campaigns.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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House warns Senate against premature vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte's impeachment

The House of Representatives warned against the Senate proceeding with a vote on the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Sara Duterte impeachment complainants seek SC reconsideration

Six citizen complainants who filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte have submitted a motion for reconsideration to the Supreme Court regarding its ruling that declared the articles of impeachment unconstitutional.
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Palace warns Congress against budget insertions, vows veto

Malacañang stated on Friday that Congress should not abuse its power of the purse, emphasizing that President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. does not want insertions in the proposed general appropriations law that do not benefit the public.
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UP Law faculty warn SC ruling undermines impeachment process

Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Law expressed 'grave concern' over the Supreme Court's ruling declaring Vice President Sara Duterte's articles of impeachment unconstitutional, emphasizing that Congress has 'high prerogatives' in the process.
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Villanueva calls for stricter BSP action on online lending apps linked to gambling

Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to implement more stringent action against online lending apps amid concerns over their link to illegal online gambling.
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Marcos weighs online gambling ban; lawmakers push for regulation

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is still considering his options regarding a total ban on online gambling, emphasizing the need for thorough study to understand its potential impacts.
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Senate set to vote on SC ruling on VP Sara Duterte impeachment case

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada predicts between 19 and 20 senators will vote to follow the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling voiding the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte on August 6.
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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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Carpio sees SC reversal chance for Duterte impeachment

Former Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Antonio Carpio believes there is still a possibility that the SC may reverse its decision to block Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment proceedings.
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Escudero asserts Congress' power over budget approval

Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday stated that Congress cannot automatically approve the proposed budget submitted by the executive branch, asserting that the legislative body holds the power of the purse.
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