Senate impeachment court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol said Wednesday that the impeachment proceedings will push through even if Vice President Sara Duterte does not comply with the writ of summons that was issued concerning her trial. To recall, Duterte was given a non-extendible period of 10 days, starting June 11, to answer to the articles […]
Read MoreFive Ateneo law school deans urge the Philippine Senate to start Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment trial, citing constitutional duty and commitment to justice. Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial MANILA, Philippines — June 10, 2025 Five of the country’s most prestigious Jesuit-run law schools have formally joined the growing call for the Philippine Senate to commence […]
Read MoreVice President Sara Duterte left the country on Wednesday morning to fly to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, following the arrest of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) confirmed. In a message to reporters, the OVP said that the Vice President departed Manila at approximately 7:40 a.m., via Emirates flight […]
Read MoreVice President Sara Duterte on Friday said that she is not contemplating on resigning from her position yet after the House of Representatives impeached her earlier this week. “Wala pa tayo doon. masyado pang malayo ‘yung mga ganyan na mga bagay,” Duterte said in a press conference. “Nandoon pa lang tayo sa pagbabasa ng— Actually, […]
Read More*The* impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte will not start until the upper chamber resumes session, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Thursday. During the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Escudero explained that an impeachment can only be convened in a plenary session, citing the Senate rules that “the Senate President shall take proper order of […]
Read MoreIn commemoration of the 2025 Spring Festival, commonly known as Chinese New Year, Vice President Sara Duterte called on the public Wednesday to nurture compassion and bayanihan in rediscovering the heritage that has “long defined our mutual ties of friendship and cooperation.” In a video message, Duterte said that the Chinese New Year not only […]
Read MoreVice President Sara Duterte disclosed on Tuesday that she is now “seriously considering” running in the 2028 presidential elections. Duterte said this amid her “private trip” in Japan over the weekend where she also visited groups of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). “Yes, ma’am. We are seriously considering,” the Vice President answered when asked if there […]
Read MoreWith only five session days remaining in the year, House leaders said Tuesday that there have been no discussions among administration lawmakers on the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. “We really, honestly, haven’t discussed supporting the impeachment complaint. In fact, the two complaints are still with the Office of the Secretary-General. It […]
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