Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said that around 19 to 20 senators are in favor of abiding by the Supreme Court 's ruling on Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment complaint. "Karamihan ng sentimyento ng kapwa-senador ko is to abide by the ruling of the Supreme...
Vice President Sara Duterte broke her silence for the first time since the Supreme Court (SC) declared as unconstitutional the impeachment complaint against her. In a statement on Wednesday, July 30, the official extended her “heartfelt gratitude” to her 16-member defense team “for taking on...
The Senate will decide on Aug. 6 on whether or not to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, following the recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling that declared the impeachment complaint unconstitutional. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced on Tuesday, July...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is ready to face another impeachment complaint against her, in case one is filed by 2026 after the one-year bar rule. Lawyer Michael Poa, one of the 16 defense lawyers of the Vice President, said in an interview on GMA’s Unang Balita on Tuesday, July 29,...
Admitting that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte is not yet dismissed, lawyer Michael Poa has assured that the defense team is “ready” to face future legal challenges to clear the country’s second-highest official from the allegations. In an interview on True FM on...
Three senators expressed disagreement with the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling that halted the Senate’s constitutional duty to try the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. In a joint statement, Senators Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, and Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said that...
Whatever President Marcos will report in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 28, Vice President Sara Duterte said these meant nothing if they cannot reach the communities. The Vice President pictured Marcos’ SONA, which she will skip, describing how his allies would...
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned United States President Donald Trump’s comments about the Philippines-China and Philippines-US relations during the time of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, insisting that the country should maintain an “independent foreign policy” and...
The Senate impeachment court will have to decide whether or not to heed the Supreme Court’s decision barring the Senate from taking up the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson of the impeachment court, confirmed this saying it is part of...
Vice President Sara Duterte will be a no-show at President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday, July 28, as she chose to participate in a “Free Duterte Rally” with the supporters of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, and their family in South Korea on Sunday. ...
Vice President Sara Duterte hailed religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) and its leader, Ka Eduardo Manalo, for their love for the Philippines and their continued pursuit of peace and unity. The Vice President sent her message for the 111th anniversary of the INC on Sunday, July 27, despite being...
If the Senate decides to defy the Supreme Court 's (SC) decision on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, the rule of law may end up being the "biggest loser". This was according to Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, who said on Saturday, July 26, that while he will follow the...
