CEBU CITY – Gov. Pamela Baricuatro denied allegations that she attempted to convince lawmakers from Cebu to vote in favor of the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Baricuatro told reporters on Wednesday, May 13, that the allegations caught her by surprise. “I was surprised when I was...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor commended on Tuesday, May 12, the 26 lawmakers who voted against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying their decision shows political maturity and reflects the sentiments of many Filipinos. In a privilege speech before the City Council,...
Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to unite and focus on justice, order, peace, and progress amid ongoing political tensions in the country. In a video interview released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday, May 13, Duterte shared a message to the Filipino community...
Despite being vocal in previous interviews about her impeachment case, Vice President Sara Duterte said she would leave all comments on the matter to her spokesperson and defense lawyers, stressing that it is a legal issue that should be handled by her legal team. In a video interview released by...
CEBU CITY – They heeded the will of the people. Four of the 13 lawmakers from Cebu cited this as the reason for voting against the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. They were fourth district Rep. Sun Shimura, Cebu City north district Rep. Cutie del Mar, third district Rep. Karen Hope...
Newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano assured on Tuesday, May 12 that the Senate, under his leadership, will act on the Articles of Impeachment “forthwith” and without unnecessary delay. Cayetano said the institution will fully comply with its constitutional duties while ensuring...
DAVAO CITY – General Santos City lone district Rep. Shirlyn Bañas-Nograles explained her "No" vote in the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 11. In a statement, Nograles acknowledged that while accountability still matters, the government cannot afford to...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The four congressmen from this city were divided in their votes in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 11. Zamboanga City second district Rep. Jerry “Kap Totong” Perez voted no while first district Rep. Kat Chua voted yes. The two party-list...
ILOILO CITY – Congressmen from the province and city of Iloilo all voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second straight year on Monday, May 11. They were Reps. Janette Loreto-Garin of the Iloilo first district, Kathryn "Kathy" Fermin-Gorriceta of the Iloilo second district, Lorenz...
Vice President Sara Duterte did not dwell much on the change in Senate leadership, saying it was the decision of the majority of the senators. Asked in an interview in The Hague on May 11 whether she had an opinion on the change in Senate leadership, Sara Duterte said she had little to say other...
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 may convene immediately as an impeachment court by Wednesday, May 13 if the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte reaches the Upper Chamber by Tuesday. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said this in a radio interview on Sunday, May 10 adding that he believes it would be...
