Prominent lawyer Ferdinand Topacio has been officially designated as the spokesperson of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) for matters concerning the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Topacio, a known ally of former President Rodrigo Duterte, confirmed the appointment on Thursday night through a message to reporters. “I am happy to announce that I have … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has formally submitted an Answer Ad Cautelam in response to the impeachment complaint filed against her, arguing that the case should be dismissed for violating the one-year bar rule under the 1987 Constitution. House of Representatives Spokesperson Atty. Princess Abante confirmed that the chamber received a copy of Duterte’s legal response … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team has officially entered its appearance before the Senate, marking the first formal move from her camp in response to the ongoing impeachment proceedings. According to Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Reginald Tongol, the legal representative of Vice President Duterte, filed their Appearance – Ad Cautelam at exactly 5:03 p.m. … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte has weighed in on the growing discourse surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, stating that there is no issue with sharing such material, as long as it is not monetized. Speaking at a press conference in Davao City on Monday, Duterte defended the use of AI-generated videos after her ally Senator Ronald … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday cast doubt on the results of the recent midterm elections, suggesting that several senatorial candidates from her slate were wrongfully denied victory. Speaking during the Philippine Independence Day celebration, Duterte named Jayvee Villanueva Hinlo, Jr., Jimmy Bondoc, and Richard Mata as the supposed rightful winners of Senate seats.“Tapos na … Read more
In a significant turn of events, the Senate voted 18-5-0 on Tuesday to approve a motion filed by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, directing the return of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the House of Representatives. Senator Cayetano’s motion amended an earlier proposal from Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, which sought … Read more
The Philippine Senate officially convened as an Impeachment Court on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, marking the historic start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. The solemn proceeding commenced with senators taking their oaths as judges, donning traditional crimson robes, a symbol of their constitutional role in deciding the fate of the second-highest official of … Read more
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability has recommended the filing of multiple criminal, civil, and administrative cases against Vice President Sara Duterte and other accountable officials over the alleged misuse of confidential funds by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd). In a committee report presented … Read more
In a significant development at the Philippine Senate, 11 senators have formally expressed their support for Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III’s motion to convene as an impeachment court. This came shortly after a temporary suspension of the plenary session, marking a critical step forward in addressing the impeachment proceedings set before the upper … 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