Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has officially taken his oath as the presiding officer of the impeachment court that will oversee the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Senate on Monday, June 9, following a motion by Senator Joel Villanueva. Escudero’s assumption as presiding officer signals the formal … Read more
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla confirmed on Monday, June 9, 2025, that several of Vice President Sara Duterte’s allies in the Senate are independently drafting resolutions to block her impending impeachment, which is scheduled to move forward in the House of Representatives on June 11. Padilla has taken the lead by filing Senate Resolution No. 1371, … Read more
More than 100 faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law (UP Law), one of the country’s premier institutions for legal education, have issued a compelling open letter urging the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The letter, signed by 120 professors and lecturers, argues that … Read more
In a striking scene during the resumption of the 19th Congress on Monday, June 2, Senator Risa Hontiveros delivered a privilege speech criticizing the postponement of the impeachment proceedings, only to be seemingly snubbed by Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero himself. Hontiveros took to the Senate floor to express her frustration over the June 11 … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed strong confidence in her legal defense team amid the ongoing impeachment case against her, saying on Tuesday, April 22, that her lawyers are “more than confident” they will win the case. In a brief interview with reporters in Cebu, Duterte confirmed that she met with her legal counsel shortly after … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte shared her excitement about returning to the Philippines, now that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, has a legal defense team in place. In a recent ambush interview, she confirmed that the necessary arrangements for her father’s defense were well-organized, allowing her to head back to Manila soon. “I’m excited to … Read more
Senate President Francis Escudero has unveiled a proposed timetable for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with proceedings set to commence on July 30, 2025. This announcement follows the House of Representatives’ approval of impeachment articles against Duterte on February 5, 2025, marking the first time a Philippine vice president has faced such … 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
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