Tag: Sara Duterte
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NBI Lodges Grave Threats and Sedition Charges Against Vice President Sara Duterte
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has taken legal action against Vice President Sara Duterte, filing charges of grave threats and inciting to sedition with the Department of Justice (DOJ). This move comes after Duterte’s controversial statements about hiring an assassin to target President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and House Speaker Martin…
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House Leader Calls for Probe into Alleged PHP12.3 Billion Mismanagement at DepEd Under Duterte
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has raised concerns over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority…
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House Leader Calls for Probe into COA’s Findings on DepEd’s P12.3 Billion in Unsettled Funds
In a significant development, a House leader has called upon the House Blue Ribbon Committee to delve into the Commission on Audit’s (COA) report, which has highlighted over PHP12.3 billion in unresolved financial transactions at the Department of Education (DepEd) during the time Vice President Sara Duterte served as its secretary. House Assistant Majority Leader…
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Senate President Escudero Schedules Impeachment Trial Post-SONA
MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero has declared that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte will commence following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) in July. During a press conference, Escudero confirmed that the impeachment court would begin its session on June 2, refuting claims that the…
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Philippine Senate Releases Impeachment Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte
In a significant move, Senate President Francis Escudero disclosed on Monday that the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, complete with all its annexes, has been made available on the Senate’s official website for the public to access. This action followed the distribution of the complaint to all 23 senators last week. During…
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Senate President Escudero Confirms Handwritten Signatures on Duterte Impeachment Complaint
Senate President Francis Escudero announced on Monday that all 215 signatures on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte were handwritten, or ‘wet’ signatures, and not electronic. Escudero emphasized that the verification process involved at least four individuals who each reviewed the signatures at least twice to ensure their authenticity. Additionally, an online application…
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Senate President Escudero Reassures Public on Impeachment Process
Senate President Francis Escudero has emphasized that the impeachment process is a fundamental part of the constitutional framework designed to ensure accountability among public officials. In a recent statement to ABS-CBN News Channel, Escudero encouraged both the public and fellow lawmakers to view impeachment not as a threat but as a necessary tool for governance.…
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Iloilo City Mayor Supports Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, Cites Ample Evidence
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has publicly supported the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, asserting that there is substantial evidence to justify such action. During a press conference held on Monday, February 10, 2025, Treñas, who is also a lawyer, expressed his belief that the testimonies and evidence presented in the quad committee hearings…
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House Prosecutor Suggests Senate Allies May Need to Step Back in VP Duterte’s Impeachment Trial
As the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte advance to the Senate, a key figure among the 11 appointed prosecutors hinted at the potential necessity for senators aligned with Duterte to recuse themselves. During a discussion at the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua mentioned that the topic…
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House Speaker Defers Impeachment Timing to Senate Regarding VP Sara Duterte
House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has stated that the decision on when to initiate impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte lies with the Senate. This statement came during an ambush interview where Romualdez emphasized that the timing is at the discretion of the senators. He refrained from commenting further…
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