Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Friday, January 30 that the Supreme Court 's ruling on the unconstitutionality of Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment case must be accepted and respected. “Agree or disagree, right or wrong, just or unjust,...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday, January 29 expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s decision to deny with finality the House of Representatives’ appeal to reverse the July 25, 2025 ruling declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara...
At least two senators on Wednesday, January 21 agree that the holding of an impeachment trial at this point in time is not an ideal situation but holding government officials accountable is a necessary and very important political exercise. For his part, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said he believes it...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III rejected on Friday, January 9 allegations that there’s soft pork barrel in the 2026 national budget saying such statements are “unfair and baseless.” Sotto aired his sentiment when asked about Sen. Imee Marcos’ insistence that there is an...
While the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte acknowledged the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment case, it maintained that its “focus” is on responding to the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives. “The Defense Team acknowledges the Senate’s...
DAVAO CITY – A councilor here confirmed on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that the Law Firm of Torreon and Partners has officially received the motion for reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives before the Supreme Court challenging the SC ruling that declared the House’s impeachment complaint...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that it will comply with the Supreme Court’s (SC) order to comment on the Motion for Reconsideration filed by the House of Representatives seeking to reverse the Court’s ruling on her impeachment case. “We will comply with the...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, August 5 denied reports that the Senate will not allow members of the media to cover the impeachment debates inside the session hall. This came after some Senate reporters got verbal instructions that the media would not be allowed to enter...
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...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, July 31, 2025 maintained her stance it would be premature for the Senate to vote for the dismissal of the proceedings of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Hontiveros said she will personally block any motion to...
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...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, July 27 said he is confident there are still other venues where senators can inquire about the evidence in the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. One such forum to take up the controversy surrounding Duterte’s use of...
