The legal team of Vice President Sara Duterte said the court has heard oral arguments on its motion to quash the informations filed against her in connection with the National Bureau of Investigation 's (NBI) grave threats cases, arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction while she remains in...
Philippine Army (PA) Colonel Raymund Dante P. Lachica, former head of Vice President Sara Duterte’s security detail, said he is prepared to appear and testify if he is lawfully summoned in connection with the impeachment proceedings against the second highest official of the land. “I have never...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, confirmed it has formally ended its internal inquiry into Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, former head of Vice President Sara Duterte’s security detail, over allegations tied to the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) confidential...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Tuesday, August 25 that he is hopeful the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will be completed before the end of the year, as the Senate prepares to begin deliberations on the 2027 national budget. Escudero gave the...
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, heard oral arguments on Vice President Sara Duterte’s bid to dismiss the grave threats charges filed against her. The charges stem from remarks Duterte made during a November 2024 online briefing, where she allegedly threatened...
Senator Panfilo Lacson said on Saturday, Aug 22 that the Senate would likely move the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to the afternoon in a bid to avoid cutting the proceedings short. In a DWIZ interview, Lacson said the proposal had been discussed in the majority bloc’s group...
Vice President Sara Duterte called for concrete government action, justice, policy enforcement, and comprehensive rehabilitation for victims of terrorism, saying remembrance must go beyond monuments and moments of silence. In a video message marking the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute...
Senate Impeachment Court spokesperson Atty. Regie Tongol on Wednesday warned that lowering the 16-vote threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte would amount to changing the rules of the impeachment trial midway through the proceedings. Tongol said Presiding Officer Francis "Chiz"...
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is now running about two to three days behind its original schedule as weather-related cancellations and lengthy witness testimonies continue to eat into the 31 days allotted for the prosecution 's presentation of Article I of the...
Vice President Sara Duterte has called on the Office of the President to make public the travel authorities it issues, along with the corresponding travel expenses and public funds used by government officials and employees. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 18, Duterte said transparency and...
Vice President Sara Duterte called reports about her supposed trip to Japan “inaccurate,” stressing that her travel plans had changed and that updated information had already been submitted to the Office of the President. In a statement issued Tuesday, August 18, Duterte said the reports did...
Malacañang said it could not confirm reports that Vice President Sara Duterte had sought a private meeting with President Marcos, but stressed that the President remains open to dialogue with anyone. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this following rumors...
