Tag: Sara Duterte
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Duterte Healthy Post Check-Up Amid ICC Detention, Says PH Embassy
The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands has confirmed that former President Rodrigo Duterte completed a medical check-up while detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte, through an ICC Detention Officer in The Hague, communicated his health status to the Embassy. ‘In the conversation, the former President shared that he went through a medical examination,…
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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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No Impeachment Discussions Between Marcos and Duterte, Says Palace
Reported by Giselle Ombay from GMA Integrated News, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Sunday that there have been no engagements with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. about the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Castro explained that the President’s stance remains unchanged.“We haven’t discussed it. I’ve met with the President…
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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 of Representatives Gears Up for Impeachment Proceedings Against VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Following the Senate’s lead, the House of Representatives is set to organize the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Various offices within the Batasang Pambansa have been instructed to extend technical and administrative assistance to the prosecution team. On Friday morning, House Secretary General Reginald Velasco issued a statement confirming these…
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Senate President Escudero Declines to Comment on Impeachment Trial Remarks
In Manila, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero chose not to respond to comments made by a Palace official regarding the acceleration of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. Escudero stated that he would simply disregard the statements made by press officer Claire Castro. Castro had previously asserted that it is not solely up to the…
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Escudero Urges Diligence in Duterte Impeachment Proceedings
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero has called for patience and thorough preparation among those pushing to expedite the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, cautioning against haste in the politically charged process. Amid mounting pressure from House prosecutors and other groups to convene the Senate as an impeachment court during Congress’…
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Senate Showdown: Escudero to Poll Peers on VP Duterte’s Impeachment Trial Schedule
In a dramatic twist in the Philippine Senate, President Francis Escudero announced on February 21, 2025, his intention to consult fellow senators about the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial. This follows a proposal by Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III to convene an all-member caucus and kick off the trial in March,…
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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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