Tag: Impeachment
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Senate and House Begin Detailed Review of Impeachment Case Against Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate and House of Representatives have officially started reviewing the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte following the transfer of documents to the Senate in Pasay City. The process kicked off after Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr. received the extensive documents from House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Wednesday, marking a significant step…
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Philippine House of Representatives Votes to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
In a significant political development, the Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, with the decision being swiftly forwarded to the Senate for further action. The vote saw an overwhelming support from over 200 lawmakers, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s political landscape. The impeachment process was initiated during…
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House of Representatives Amasses 153 Signatures for Fourth Impeachment Against VP Sara Duterte
The House of Representatives has successfully gathered 153 signatures, exceeding the necessary threshold to move forward with a fourth impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, as confirmed by House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on Wednesday. The required number of signatures, which is one-third of the House’s total membership, stands at 102, and the collected…
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Marcos Jr. to Remain Neutral in Impeachment Case Against VP Duterte, Says Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not meddle in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a statement from Malacañang on Monday. This comes in response to allegations that the President has been causing delays in the process. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that the initiation and handling of impeachment complaints fall…
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Marcos Jr. Not Obstructing Impeachment Against VP Duterte, Says Palace
In a recent statement from Malacañang, it was clarified that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is not impeding the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. This was announced during a press conference in Pasay City by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who dismissed allegations from the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives that Marcos…
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President Marcos Jr. Deems Impeachment of VP Duterte Impractical Amid Election Season
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared that pursuing the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte is not feasible at this time, citing the upcoming mid-term elections as a significant factor. Speaking to reporters in Burauen, Leyte, Marcos emphasized the impracticality of the timing, noting that with the campaign period approaching, both congressmen and senators…
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President Marcos Jr. Opposes VP Duterte’s Impeachment, Yet Values Enrile’s Perspective
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains steadfast in his opposition to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, yet he is seriously considering the views of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This statement came after Enrile expressed concerns over the implications of a nationwide peace rally organized…
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INC’s National Rally for Peace Aims to Foster Unity, Not Take Sides in Political Dispute
Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta emphasized that the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) remains neutral in the ongoing political tension between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking on the Bilyonaryo News Channel’s At The Forefront, Marcoleta, a prominent INC member, stated, ‘The INC does not take sides. That is a categorical…
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INC’s National Rally for Peace Aims to Foster Unity Amid Political Tensions
Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta emphasized the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s (INC) stance of neutrality in the ongoing political discord between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking on the Bilyonaryo News Channel’s At The Forefront, Marcoleta, a notable INC member, clarified that the church does not align with either side. He…
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Government Work and Classes Suspended in Manila and Pasay for Iglesia ni Cristo Rally
The Philippine government has declared a suspension of government work and classes at all levels in Manila and Pasay on January 13, 2025, to accommodate the Iglesia ni Cristo’s National Rally for Peace at the Quirino Grandstand. The decision, detailed in Memorandum Circular No. 76 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, is in response to…
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