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 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
In a significant political development, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after securing 153 signatures—surpassing the one-third threshold required to advance the impeachment process to the Senate for trial. This move marks the first time a sitting vice president in the Philippines faces impeachment proceedings. The … Read more