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House recognizes Gatchalian leadership in Senate — Ortega

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian’s leadership and expects the chamber’s internal dispute to be resolved without affecting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union said on Sunday. Speaking in an interview on dzBB’s Bantay Balita […]

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Senate suspends work on Wednesday, July 23

MANILA, Philippines — Work in the Senate will remain suspended on Wednesday, July 23 due to heavy rains triggered by the southwest monsoon or “habagat”. In an advisory on Tuesday evening, Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr.relayed Senate President Francis Escudero’s instruction. At present, the state weather bureau is monitoring Tropical DepressionDante, a low pressure […]

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Ateneo Law Schools Urge Senate to Begin the Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial 2025

Five 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 […]

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Malacañang: President Marcos Not Pushing for Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial in Senate

n response to growing political speculation and public discourse surrounding alleged tensions between top government officials, Malacañang on Wednesday categorically stated that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is not seeking to push for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in the Senate. The clarification was made by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire […]

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Senate can convene into impeachment court even during recess, solons say

A House of Representatives prosecutor and an endorser of the fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte maintained Friday that the Senate can convene as an impeachment court even if Congress is in recess. The Senate and the House adjourned on February 7 and are scheduled to resume session on June 2, 2025.

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