Noting that the prosecution has yet to establish its allegations, the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, August 4, reiterated that there was "no misuse" or misappropriation of the Office of the Vice President 's (OVP) confidential funds. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael...
Recognizing that both the prosecution and the defense have been given equal opportunities to present their arguments, the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 4, said the Senate impeachment court has been fair in handling the proceedings. Defense spokesperson Atty. Michael...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, August 4, disputed claims that she was the first vice president in Philippine history to receive confidential funds, saying such assertions are misleading and inconsistent with historical records. Speaking to reporters after the day...
Noting that it would be premature to discuss the matter while the Senate impeachment trial remains in the prosecution 's presentation of evidence, the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, August 3, declined to comment on issues involving "Mary Grace Piattos." Defense...
Stressing that subpoenaed documents are not automatically admissible as evidence, the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, August 3, said thousands of acknowledgment receipts presented in the impeachment trial remain subject to legal scrutiny. Defense spokesperson and lawyer...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, August 3, maintained that the Commission on Audit (COA) findings presented during the Senate impeachment trial reflect only "one side of the story," saying it would challenge the audit observations as the proceedings move forward. Speaking...
The Senate Impeachment Court on Monday, August 3 granted the request of BDO Unibank and Security Bank to be given 10 more banking days to complete their submission of Vice President Sara Duterte’s financial accounts. Both banks appealed for an extension, citing the volume of financial records...
The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, August 3, rejected the prosecution 's assertion that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) spent its P125 million confidential fund within 11 days in December 2022, disputing a claim based on Commission on Audit (COA) records during...
The anticipated scrutiny of Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, tax and Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) records would have to take a back seat when the Senate Impeachment Court resumes the trial this week. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said the Impeachment Court will first finish...
A group of women’s rights advocate, academics and feminists on Wednesday, July 29 filed a complaint against Senator Pia Cayetano for supposedly posting a spliced and misleading video that falsely portrayed House prosecutor and Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno as admitting that they were pursuing Vice...
The Senate must balance the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte with its constitutional duties as the Second Regular Session of the 20th Congress opens. Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano made the statement on Monday, July 27 after the Upper Chamber formally opened its...
Vice President Sara Duterte has firmly dismissed rumors that she would resign from office, declaring that such a move would be a betrayal of the 32.2 million Filipinos who voted for her in the 2022 elections. In a Facebook post by Padayon and Updates dated July 26, Duterte stressed that stepping...
