The legal defense team of Sara Duterte on Thursday, April 23, pushed back against allegations raised in recent proceedings, asserting that the claims would not withstand proper scrutiny in a formal impeachment trial before the Senate. During a press conference, lawyers Atty. Michael Poa, Atty....
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon is confident that his face-off with the defense team of impeachment respondent Vice President Sara Duterte will happen sooner than later. This, as the House Committee on Justice is set to hold its final hearing on the determination of probable cause in the two...
The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, April 23, clarified why she has not been attending House hearings related to her impeachment case, saying the proceedings “lack constitutional jurisdiction” and are not the “proper venue” for trial. During a press conference,...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has confirmed all charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte, paving the way for a full trial over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his administration’s anti-drug campaign. The decision came a day after the ICC Appeals Chamber affirmed the...
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua has chided Vice President Sara Duterte 's defenders for supposedly missing the biggest ommission exposed by the House Justice Committee hearing Tuesday, April 23--that the impeachment respondent declared zero cash on hand and zero cash in bank in her...
Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. pulled no punches in his manifestation before the House Committee on Justice Wednesday, April 22, wherein he blasted impeachment respondent Vice President Sara Duterte for choosing not to attend the proceedings. What 's more aggravating...
Malacañang said the issuance of a travel authority for Vice President Sara Duterte 's supposed trips to Europe and South Korea should not be an issue, as her requests have never been declined. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday, April 23,...
Malacañang said the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber’s ruling affirming jurisdiction over former president Rodrigo Duterte does not define or dictate the Philippine government’s actions in the case. In her press briefing on Thursday, April 23, Presidential Communications...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, April 23, dismissed long-standing allegations linking her to supposed billions in undisclosed bank accounts, calling them recycled claims amplified by political forces. In a statement, Duterte directly addressed accusations repeatedly raised by Antonio...
Malacañang said Vice President Sara Duterte should explain the billions of pesos in transactions flagged by the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), stressing that accountability rests with her as a public official. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday, April 23, confirmed changes to Vice President Sara Duterte’s travel plans after she raised concerns over the late issuance of a travel authority, prompting adjustments to her official schedule. In an announcement addressed to the “Office of...
"Konting tiwala naman (Have a little trust in me)." Former senator Antonio "Sonny" Trillanes IV made this appeal to his fellow Filipinos after the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) essentially proved that he wasn 't lying with his sworn statement, particularly on his annexes showing bank...
