Stressing that all lawyers should maintain professionalism and respect in the courtroom, defense lawyer Kristine Ferrer asked the impeachment court on Wednesday, August 12, to stop prosecution counsel Atty. Lorna Kapunan from making side comments such as “I was about to spank her” and “I was...
Maintaining that the Senate impeachment proceedings against her were already mired in controversy due to what she described as repeated instances of "bending the law," Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, dismissed suggestions that reported developments involving Senator Ronald "Bato"...
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...
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...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's husband, lawyer Manases "Mans" Carpio, on Friday, July 31, said his legal team believes there are significant legal issues surrounding the authorization to release their income tax records, arguing that the matter warrants judicial review under the Constitution...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s lead counsel, lawyer Sheila Sison, on Wednesday, July 15, urged both the prosecution and the defense to refrain from making legal conclusions during procedural manifestations, saying such matters should be left solely to the Senate impeachment court. Speaking after...
Vice President Sara Duterte may once again appear at the Senate—and might even attend her ongoing impeachment trial—but no definite plans have been made yet, according to her defense team. During a press conference on Monday, July 13, defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa said Duterte has not...
The defense panel of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, July 8, argued that the prosecution failed to present competent evidence proving that she had hired or contracted an assassin, as the Senate impeachment trial entered its third day. In his closing remarks, defense lawyer Mark Vinluan...
Duterte says impeachment proceedings must be guided by the Constitution and due process, stressing that the prosecution bears the burden of proving its case Vice President Sara Duterte said the President’s opinion has “no importance” in an impeachment proceeding, maintaining that the process...
