Tag: Impeachment
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Impeachment Concerns Rise for VP Sara Duterte Amid 2028 Presidential Rivalries
Raul Lambino, a senatorial hopeful from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP-Laban), has voiced skepticism about the impartiality of an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte. With the Senate potentially filled with her political rivals from the upcoming 2028 presidential race, Lambino fears bias could jeopardize fairness. “It’s undeniable that several senators have ambitions for…
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House Establishes Support Team for Impeachment Trial of VP Duterte
The House of Representatives has initiated the formation of a specialized support unit dedicated to aiding the prosecution team in the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Although the Senate has yet to schedule the proceedings, preparations are underway. House Secretary General Reginald Velasco released Memorandum Order No. 19-006, appointing essential staff from…
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House Leaders Assure Supreme Court: 2025 Budget is Above Board, No ‘Blank Checks’ Here!
In a bold statement from the heart of Manila, leaders of the House of Representatives have thrown down the gauntlet, asserting their full compliance with the Supreme Court’s request for the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the current year’s budget documents. They are brimming with confidence that the Supreme Court’s scrutiny will reveal no…
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Impeachment Showdown: VP Sara Duterte’s Trial Could Kick Off Sooner Than Expected!
In a surprising twist, former Senate President Vicente ‘Tito’ Sotto III has hinted that the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte might commence during the 19th Congress, challenging Senate President Francis Escudero’s claim that it would be deferred to the 20th Congress. Sotto, speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City for the administration-backed…
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Senate’s Bold Move: Can Act on Impeachment Without Presidential Nod, Says Pimentel
In a striking declaration, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has asserted that the Senate possesses the legal authority to proceed with an impeachment complaint independently, without the need for a special session initiated by the President. During his speech at the Kapihan sa Senado forum, Pimentel emphasized that the Senate’s ability to act on…
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Impeachment Showdown: VP Sara Duterte’s Case Stands Firm Amid Legal Firestorm
In a bold defense of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro, a key member of the House prosecution panel, has staunchly upheld the legitimacy and constitutionality of the case. Speaking out on February 20, 2025, Luistro dismissed any doubts about the verification process, asserting that the complaint was meticulously…
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Solicitor General to Defend Senate in Impeachment Case Before Supreme Court
The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has been appointed to represent the Senate in legal challenges related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as confirmed by Senate President Francis Escudero during a press conference in Quezon City. Escudero disclosed that he has already passed on a petition from Duterte’s supporters to…
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Supreme Court Directs Senate to Respond to Impeachment Petition Against Vice President
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Senate, requiring a response to a petition that seeks to compel action on the impeachment complaints lodged against Vice President Sara Duterte. The order was issued on Tuesday, following a petition filed by Catalino Generillo Jr., who previously served as a special counsel for the Presidential…
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Supreme Court Demands Senate Response on Impeachment Action Against Vice President
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Senate, requiring a response to a legal petition urging the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. The order came after Catalino Generillo Jr., who previously served as a special counsel for the Presidential Commission on Good Government, filed a mandamus petition. This legal…
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Pimentel Urges Swift Action on VP Sara Duterte’s Impeachment
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has pressed Senate President Francis Escudero to expedite the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, citing the urgency mandated by the Constitution. In a letter dated February 14, Pimentel invoked Article XI, Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution, which stipulates that the Senate must commence a trial immediately…
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