The House prosecution panel formally filed an Entry of Appearance with a Motion to Issue Summons before the Senate this morning, requesting Senate President Francis Escudero to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte. According to sources, the panel is asking the Senate to direct Vice President Duterte to file her official … Read more
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte remains confident in his defense and maintains that he has no case to answer before the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Vice President Sara Duterte. The Vice President shared that her father’s health has improved after initially appearing exhausted and stressed during his first virtual appearance before the ICC. … Read more
In a recent visit to the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention facility in The Hague, Vice President Sara Duterte met with her father, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, following his arrest on charges of crimes against humanity. The encounter offered a rare glimpse into the former leader’s current condition and revealed the family’s stance amid … Read more
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reportedly been placed on heightened alert following claims that the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has issued a red notice for the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. A report from the Manila Times, citing an anonymous high-level source, suggested that law enforcement agencies are preparing for Duterte’s possible … Read more
In the lead-up to the highly anticipated Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, several private lawyers have stepped forward to assist the House prosecution team. Iloilo Representative Lorenz Defensor, a key member of the 11-person prosecution panel, confirmed the growing legal support but refrained from revealing specific names. According to Defensor, these experienced … Read more
The impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte has been officially distributed to the offices of the senators of the 19th Congress, marking a significant development in the Philippines’ political landscape. This action follows the House of Representatives’ approval of the impeachment complaint on February 5, 2025, which was endorsed by 215 members, surpassing the … Read more
The House impeachment prosecutors are gearing up to subpoena Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records to bolster their case once the Senate impeachment trial begins. The trial could convene in June, four months after the articles of impeachment were transmitted to the Senate. Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua emphasized the necessity of gathering comprehensive … Read more
House Secretary General Reginald Velasco confirmed that an additional 25 members of the House of Representatives have submitted their verification forms to become complainants in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. These lawmakers were unable to personally attend the initial oath-taking and verification due to their duties in their respective districts or because … Read more
On February 5, 2025, the House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte after gathering signatures from 215 members. However, several lawmakers did not sign the impeachment complaint. Below is the complete list of congressmen and party-list representatives who did not sign: District Representatives: Party-list Representatives: The decision of these … Read more
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero clarified on Thursday that legally, an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte cannot proceed while Congress is on break. Speaking at the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Escudero emphasized that the Senate must be in session and formally convened as an impeachment court before such proceedings can take place. “Legally, … Read more