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...
If the Senate decides to defy the Supreme Court 's (SC) decision on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte, the rule of law may end up being the "biggest loser". This was according to Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, who said on Saturday, July 26, that while he will follow the...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Friday called for unity as well as a renewed focus on legislation and public service following the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling declaring the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional. “Ngayon na may desisyon na ang Supreme...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Friday, July 25, acknowledged the Supreme Court’s (SC) unanimous decision declaring the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional, but at the same time emphasized the Senate’s constitutional role in trying impeachment cases. In a...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri cautioned his colleagues against any attempt to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday, July 26, following the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision declaring the articles of impeachment unconstitutional. Addressing those who may...
DAVAO CITY – Netizens expressed relief and joy for Vice President Sara Duterte following the High Court’s decision declaring the Articles of Impeachment as unconstitutional. “The Supreme Court’s decision reflects justice. There was fair treatment, and the people should respect the High...
A group of education workers on Friday, July 25, strongly condemned the Supreme Court 's decision to dismiss the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President and former Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte, calling it a “grave injustice” and a blow to public...
Some senators seem already keen on attending to other matters following the Supreme Court 's decision declaring the articles of impeachment against the Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional on Friday, July 25. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said that while he cannot speak...
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision declaring the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte as unconstitutional, some senators believe that the Senate can still continue with the impeachment trial. Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III pointed out that the Senate has the power...
The Supreme Court 's (SC) decision declaring unconstitutional the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte validates the Senate 's cautious approach on it. This was according to Atty. Regie Tongol, spokesperson for the Senate Impeachment Court, in a statement on...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down the fourth impeachment complaint filed against her, calling the high court’s decision a reaffirmation of constitutional safeguards against abuse of the process. In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court...
Senate Secretary Atty. Renato Bantug Jr. assured the public that preparations for the opening of the 20th Congress and President Marcos ' fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) are well underway, even as inclement weather poses potential challenges. “Tuluy-tuloy naman ang aming...
