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Luistro Calls Sara Duterte Defense Testimony ‘Self-Destructive’: ‘Not Even a Firecracker’

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Official portrait of Vice President Sara Duterte, whose impeachment trial continues at the Senate

Luistro Calls Sara Duterte Defense Testimony ‘Self-Destructive’: ‘Not Even a Firecracker’ MANILA – House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro on Friday, November 13, branded the latest testimony from Vice President Sara Duterte‘s own defense witness as “self-destructive,” saying it ended up backing the prosecution’s case. Luistro was reacting to the testimony of lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay, corporate … Read more

Makati Court Issues Extradition Arrest Warrant, Hold Departure Order vs. Apollo Quiboloy

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Apollo Quiboloy in a blue blazer seated behind a clear podium

Makati Court Issues Extradition Arrest Warrant, Hold Departure Order vs. Apollo Quiboloy MANILA – A Makati court has issued an extradition warrant of arrest against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and two of his co-accused in the United States, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Friday, November 13. The Makati Regional … Read more

‘Imbestigahan Niyo Ako’: Robin Padilla Dares Prosecutors Over Mans Carpio’s P256K Shoe Buy

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Senator Robin Padilla in a barong standing in front of the Senate of the Philippines seal

‘Imbestigahan Niyo Ako’: Robin Padilla Dares Prosecutors Over Mans Carpio’s P256K Shoe Buy MANILA – Senator-judge Robin Padilla dared the House prosecutors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to investigate his own spending on Thursday, November 12, after they questioned the P256,000 worth of sneakers that the Vice President’s husband bought for a youth … Read more

Carpio’s Friend Says 11 Chipped In for P200K Tokyo Meal; Sara Duterte Trial Moves to Nov. 19

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Official portrait of Vice President Sara Duterte, whose impeachment trial is ongoing at the Senate

Carpio’s Friend Says 11 Chipped In for P200K Tokyo Meal; Sara Duterte Trial Moves to Nov. 19 MANILA – The P200,000 dinner in Tokyo was not a one-man treat, a defense witness told the Senate impeachment court on Thursday, November 12, during the 43rd day of Vice President Sara Duterte‘s trial. Lawyer Anel Martin Antero, … Read more

Defense Witness Says Sara Duterte Had a ‘Loose Investment’ in GenCorp, Got P2.14M Back

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Vice President Sara Duterte seated during a bilateral meeting in Tokyo in a 2022 file photo

Defense Witness Says Sara Duterte Had a ‘Loose Investment’ in GenCorp, Got P2.14M Back MANILA — A defense witness told the Senate impeachment court on Wednesday, November 11, that Vice President Sara Duterte had a “loose investment” in GenCorp. Industries Inc. and received P2.14 million from the company from 2022 to 2025. Lawyer Suzette Balucanag-Punay, … Read more

Lacson Tells Samal Assessor to Fix ‘Messy’ Records as Sara Duterte Trial Hits Day 41

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The Senate Session Hall in Pasay City, where the impeachment court holds Vice President Sara Duterte's trial

Lacson Tells Samal Assessor to Fix ‘Messy’ Records as Sara Duterte Trial Hits Day 41 MANILA — A Samal Island property declared by Vice President Sara Duterte drew confusion at the Senate impeachment court on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, prompting Senator-Judge Ping Lacson to ask the defense’s second witness to clean up his city’s records. … Read more

Tulfo Brothers Grill Sara Duterte’s First Defense Witness Over Davao Property, China Trip

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Senator-judges in maroon robes inside the Senate session hall for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, file photo

Tulfo Brothers Grill Sara Duterte’s First Defense Witness Over Davao Property, China Trip MANILA — The defense of Vice President Sara Duterte presented its first witness on Monday, November 9, 2026, as her impeachment trial resumed at the Senate, but the testimony quickly drew sharp words from senator-judges Raffy Tulfo and Erwin Tulfo. Davao City … Read more