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
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, that he is the author of the resolution circulating in the Senate seeking to dismiss the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an ambush interview, Dela Rosa emphasized that the contents of the draft resolution reflect his personal views. “Basahin n’yo yung … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte joined overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Qatar on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, for a series of community events. The Vice President was accompanied by Senator Imee Marcos and her mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, during a celebration organized by Filipinos based in Doha. Senator Marcos shared her gratitude in a social media post: … Read more
Former senator Leila de Lima strongly criticized Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday for her controversial statement about wanting a “bloodbath” during her impending impeachment trial. De Lima, who was recently invited to join the panel of prosecutors, expressed alarm over what she called a “dangerous” and “irresponsible” remark. In a Facebook post, de Lima … Read more
Reelected Senator Imee Marcos made waves during the proclamation of the 2025 senatorial election winners after noticeably leaving out any mention of her younger brother, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in her thanksgiving speech. Landing in 12th place, Imee returned to the Senate after a tight race. During her brief remarks, she expressed deep appreciation … Read more