Private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan has described as a "sign of desperation and frustration" the apparent surge in troll activity and personal attacks against members of the House prosecution team, which is out to convict impeachment trial respondent Vice President Sara Duterte. “Kung dumadami...
National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag is sure to provide the "fireworks" next week when he takes the stand as the prosecution’s last witness on the death threats allegation against the twice-impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Thus, said House Deputy Speaker La Union...
The presentation of evidence under Article 1 of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to challenge both the prosecution and the defense to explain complex issues involving confidential funds in a way the public can understand, Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson...
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the indirect contempt citations filed by several lawyers against a political analyst, a Party-List congressman, and a former presidential adviser for their comments on its 2025 decision that junked the 2024 impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara...
Some manifestations that are “obviously irrelevant” are now beginning to test the patience of observers at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senator-Judge Panfilo “Ping” Lacson pointed this out on Thursday, July 16, after sharing a lighthearted exchange with other...
Malacañang wants the Senate impeachment court to focus on establishing the truth rather than allowing political "drama" to overshadow proceedings as the trial against Vice President Sara Duterte moves to the presentation of evidence on her alleged misuse of confidential funds. Presidential...
Angel Locsin has publicly criticized Senator Robin Padilla, taking to social media to question his silence during previous controversies involving her. The actress also urged the senator to reassess his political position. In a strongly worded social media post, Locsin addressed the senator...
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 's alleged misuse of P612.5 million worth of confidential funds will soon take center stage in the ongoing Senate impeachment trial. This, after lead prosecutor Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville "Jinky Bitrics" Luistro requested the Senate impeachment court on...
The House prosecution panel is set to conclude its presentation of evidence on article IV of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte next week, with National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag being its final witness on the matter. Thus, said lead...
The Senate Impeachment Court has granted the request of the House prosecution panel to subpoena three officials of Landbank when it resumes the trial next week, Monday, July 20, 2026. Impeachment Court Presiding Officer and Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero announced this before closing the sixth...
Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno invoked a 2022 Supreme Court (SC) ruling to rebut Vice President Sara Duterte lawyer Michael Poa 's claim that seeking the banks and tax records of the respondent in her Senate impeachment trial was a "fishing expedition". According to Diokno, the particular...
