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The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 11, said the "burden now rests on the accusers" to prove their allegations after the plenary transmitted the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. In an official statement, Duterte’s legal team said they are aware of the action taken...

The Senate leadership is planning to designate one of its members to act as the impeachment manager in preparation for the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.   Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Wednesday, May 6, saying they are...

Vice President Sara Duterte will not attend the April 29 hearing of the House Committee on Justice on the impeachment complaints filed against her, her legal team said. At a press conference on April 23, defense spokesperson Atty. Michael Poa confirmed that Duterte would maintain her decision not...

The legal defense team of Sara Duterte on Thursday, April 23, pushed back against allegations raised in recent proceedings, asserting that the claims would not withstand proper scrutiny in a formal impeachment trial before the Senate. During a press conference, lawyers Atty. Michael Poa, Atty....