Pre-2022 financial papers allowed only as baseline; COA confidential-fund exhibits shut out MANILA (November 7, 2026) – The Senate impeachment court has formally admitted Vice President Sara Duterte’s statements of assets, liabilities and net worth and Anti-Money Laundering Council records into evidence, while fencing off Commission on Audit files tied to her confidential funds, as … Read more
VP Sara Duterte’s Defense Asks Senate to Subpoena 24 Witnesses as Trial Resumes Monday MANILA (November 6, 2026) – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team wants the Senate impeachment court to subpoena 24 witnesses as it prepares to open its case when the trial resumes on Monday, November 9. The request was contained in manifestations … Read more
Former La Salle law dean Ralph Sarmiento asks the VP’s lawyers to withdraw their subpoena request, citing the independence of his legal views MANILA (November 5, 2026) – Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team has lost its first witness before it could even take the stand. Former University of St. La Salle law dean Ralph … Read more
The gap in a hypothetical 2028 presidential matchup is now the smallest OCTA Research has recorded between the two, as the undecided bloc grows to 26 percent MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte is still ahead of Naga City Mayor and former Vice President Leni Robredo in a hypothetical 2028 presidential showdown, but her lead … Read more
The lead House prosecutor says the trial could wrap up before the end of November if the defense needs only 10 full trial days for the lone remaining article SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL – The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could be finished before the end of November if her defense team presents … Read more
The prosecution panel says it will hand over financial records from the impeachment trial that could support possible tax evasion cases SARA DUTERTE TAX DOCUMENTS – The House prosecution panel is ready to turn over tax and financial documents involving Vice President Sara Duterte and companies linked to her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, to the … Read more
Senate court responds as SWS poll finds 32 percent of Filipinos still undecided on trust in final vote IMPEACHMENT COURT SWS SURVEY – The Senate impeachment court said on Thursday, October 29, 2026, that it will decide the case against Vice President Sara Duterte based on law and admissible evidence, not public opinion, after a … Read more
In Mindanao, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro Says Marcos Has No Role in VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial: ‘Due Process, Managot ang Dapat Managot’ CLAIRE CASTRO – Malacañang on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, again denied that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has any hand in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as Palace … Read more
Senate President Gatchalian Says VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment Trial Will Likely Cross Into December as Senate Juggles 2027 Budget SHERWIN GATCHALIAN – Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, that the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte will likely run into December, as the Senate tries to fit the defense’s presentation … Read more
Lacson Tells Cayetano He Cannot Tie Marcos’ Hands on Who Replaces Sara Duterte as Vice President SEN. PING LACSON – Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, doubled down on his rejection of Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano’s call for senator-judges to promise that they will not accept the vice presidency if … Read more