After lengthy deliberations, the Senate plenary agreed on Monday night, June 9, on the motion of Senator Joel Villanueva for Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero to take his oath as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will tackle Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment...
Sen. Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla on Monday, June 9, filed a resolution to declare as terminated the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. In Senate Resolution 1371, Padilla noted the 19th Congress will adjourn sine die on Friday, June 13, and with this, "all pending...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Monday, June 9, formally moved for the Senate to suspend all legislative business and immediately convene as an impeachment court to begin proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a motion made during the plenary session,...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the country’s largest network of Catholic schools, has issued a strongly worded statement urging the Philippine Senate to move forward with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a statement released on Monday, June...
Will the Senate convene as an impeachment court on June 11? Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday, June 9, said that the Senate is scheduled to convene as an impeachment court on June 11 to begin proceedings on the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, yet...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Saturday, June 7, says that the upper chamber’s credibility, integrity, and historical standing are at stake as it prepares to address the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte next week. In an interview at Usapang Senado...
President Marcos called on Filipinos to embrace the message of Eid’l Adha by letting go of pride and choosing humility and faith in the face of personal and national trials. Filipino Muslims in prayer as they celebrate Eid 'l Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice at the Quirino Grandstand in...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte sent a poignant message to his children, urging them to stay strong in the face of adversity and live their lives with purpose and faith. The message was relayed by his youngest daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, who also posted it on her...
Majority of Filipinos want Vice President Sara Duterte to focus on addressing the country’s pressing needs and to directly confront the corruption and impeachment allegations filed against her, based on a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) from May 2 to 6. The national survey...
President Marcos stood firm on his opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, while pushing back against allies of the Duterte family who floated conditions for reconciliation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) and Vice President Sara Duterte...
President Marcos faces public distrust A Pulse Asia survey conducted from May 6 to 9 found that majority of Filipino voters continue to trust former president Rodrigo Duterte, while a plurality express distrust toward President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The survey found that 63 percent of respondents...
Vice President Sara Duterte is scheduled to visit Qatar and the Netherlands from May 26 to June 4, her office announced. Vice President Sara Duterte (File photo) According to the Office of the Vice President, Duterte will engage with members of the Filipino community in Doha through a series of...
