Lawyer Lorna Kapunan expressed confidence that the Supreme Court (SC) would rule in favor of the House prosecution team should the question of opening Vice President Sara Duterte 's bank and tax records in impeachment court reach the high tribunal. “We cannot predict how the [SC] decides.But...
Evidence--not a person 's popularity--is the thing that matters most in a Senate impeachment trial. Thus, said the House prosecution panel in reaction to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results, which showed impeachment respondent Vice President Sara Duterte posting a...
The rift between Angel Locsin and Sen. Robin Padilla appears to be widening, with another member of the Padilla family now weighing in. Actor Rommel Padilla publicly threw his support behind his younger brother after Angel criticized the senator over his recent political statements and his past...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla on Thursday clarified his recent remarks about communism, saying he was referring to the principles of equality, brotherhood, and the sharing of resources—not the ideology of armed communist movements. In a statement, Padilla said his comments had been...
The mild-mannered and soft-spoken House prosecutor Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Lorenz Defensor is never one to gloat. But he couldn 't help but point out that Vice President Sara Duterte 's defense team hasn 't been able to shake the prosecution 's witnesses so far in the lady...
Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan has described as a "sign of desperation and frustration" the apparent surge in troll activity and personal attacks against members of the House prosecution team, which is out to convict impeachment trial respondent Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kung dumadami...
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag is sure to provide the "fireworks" next week when he takes the stand as the prosecution’s last witness on the death threats allegation against the twice-impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Thus, said House Deputy Speaker La Union...
The presentation of evidence under Article 1 of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to challenge both the prosecution and the defense to explain complex issues involving confidential funds in a way the public can understand, Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson...
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the indirect contempt citations filed by several lawyers against a political analyst, a Party-List congressman, and a former presidential adviser for their comments on its 2025 decision that junked the 2024 impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara...
Some manifestations that are “obviously irrelevant” are now beginning to test the patience of observers at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson pointed this out on Thursday, July 16, after sharing a lighthearted exchange with other...
Malacañang wants the Senate impeachment court to focus on establishing the truth rather than allowing political "drama" to overshadow proceedings as the trial against Vice President Sara Duterte moves to the presentation of evidence on her alleged misuse of confidential funds. Presidential...
Angel Locsin has publicly criticized Senator Robin Padilla, taking to social media to question his silence during previous controversies involving her. The actress also urged the senator to reassess his political position. In a strongly worded social media post, Locsin addressed the senator...
