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...
Vice President Sara Duterte said some politicians are allegedly benefiting financially from using her name as discussions on impeachment complaints against her continue. In an interview released by the Office of the Vice President on May 8, Duterte responded to statements from some members of the...
In an apparent swipe at the current administration, Vice President Sara Duterte criticized leaders who are heavily affected by public criticism, saying officials who react strongly to ordinary citizens are “sensitive, insecure, and afraid,” while also blaming poor governance for rising...
Vice President Sara Duterte said she remains committed to helping Filipinos, whether or not she continues serving as vice president, stressing that public service can still be done outside a government office. In a video interview released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Thursday, May...
Vice President Sara Duterte denied claims that lawmakers fear political retaliation if they refuse to support impeachment complaints against her, insisting that she is “not vindictive” and that the cases filed before the House of Representatives lack evidence. In a video interview released by...
Vice President Sara Duterte described the impeachment case filed against her as “made-up” by the House of Representatives, while thanking supporters who continue to stand by her amid the political controversy. In an interview in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 5, Duterte said she remains...
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...
Former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte (PRRD) remains in good spirits and continues to talk about politics while under detention in The Hague, Netherlands, according to Vice President Sara Duterte. In an interview on May 5, the Vice President shared details of her recent conversation with her father,...
Vice President Sara Duterte said her family members should be spared from impeachment-related controversies because they are private citizens. In an interview in The Hague, Netherlands, on May 5, Duterte defended the privacy of her family members amid the ongoing impeachment controversy. “I think...
