On Monday, the House Committee on Justice declared that the third and fourth impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte were sufficient in form, meeting the procedural requirements set by the Supreme Court. The ruling ensures that the complaints comply with the one-year bar rule, which allows only one impeachment proceeding per official annually, … Read more
An impeachment bid against Sara Duterte has formally moved forward after the House of Representatives referred the complaints to its Committee on Justice during a plenary session on Monday, February 23. The referral marks a significant procedural step in the impeachment process, signaling that the complaints have cleared the initial stage required under the Constitution. … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte secured a legal victory on Friday, July 26, 2025, as the Supreme Court of the Philippines unanimously ruled that the impeachment complaint filed against her by the House of Representatives was unconstitutional. In a press briefing, Supreme Court spokesperson Atty. Camille Ting explained, “The SC has ruled that the House impeachment … Read more
The Senate impeachment court confirmed on Wednesday that the proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will continue, regardless of whether she responds to the writ of summons served for her trial. This clarification came from Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol reiterated that the trial will not be delayed even if Duterte fails to … 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
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
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