- The Senate and Parliament were involved in an impeachment process, and the High Court is scheduled to render a decision on the impeachment petitions.
- Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.
Senate Impeachment Trial Against Sara Duterte Continues
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What happened
The Senate is conducting an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, which was initiated by the House of Representatives. During the proceedings, a pre-trial conference was held against Sara Duterte. House prosecutors are considering a tactical shift, potentially dropping the bribery case to focus on allegations of unexplained wealth involving Sara Duterte and her husband, according to Gerville Luistro.
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Why it matters
Analysts note that the impeachment trial, which addresses allegations of graft, corruption, and unexplained wealth, could materially alter Sara Duterte's political future. The scrutiny of her private company board positions while serving as Vice President could reinforce allegations of culpable violation of the Constitution.
The Senate and the Parliament were involved in an impeachment process, and the High Court is scheduled to render a decision on the impeachment petitions.
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Who's involved
- Sara DuterteThe subject of the impeachment trial in the Senate over alleged corruption and misuse of funds.
- senateThe legislative body currently acting as the impeachment court against Sara Duterte.
- house of representativesThe legislative body that initiated the formal impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte.
- Gerville LuistroLead public prosecutor for the House panel considering changes to the impeachment trial strategy.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind itHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Multiple legal proceedings are underway, including the commencement of impeachment trials in the lower chamber and filings before the Sandiganbayan.Sub-event
- Risa Hontiveros questioned Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her role and the use of funds while operating from Manila.Sub-event
- The Senate is weighing schedule changes for the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, with Pia Cayetano suggesting returning the issue to caucus.Sub-event
- Sara Duterte faces an impeachment hearing in the Senate, while Risa Hontiveros questions fund misuse during the trial.Sub-event
- The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating potential radicalization links involving Risa Hontiveros.Sub-event
Senate begins impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, former Education Secretary.1 source
Impeachment trial begins in the Senate against Sara Duterte, initiated by the House of Representatives.1 source
Impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte are underway, with the Senate acting as the trial court.1 source
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Pre-trial conference held against Sara Duterte in the Senate impeachment trial.1 source
Accuses the Senate majority of wanting to control impeachment and leading inquiry into flood control corruption claims.1 source
Sara Duterte faces impeachment trial in Senate; Batangas rep joins prosecution.1 source
Senate begins impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.1 source
Impeachment articles sent to the Senate against Sara Duterte.1 source
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Gatchalian, as Acting Senate President, ensures operations continue amid disputes over his authority and ongoing impeachment proceedings.Also in this story
- Senate leadership saw transitions, including Lacson relinquishing BRC chairmanship to Tulfo, and new committee assignments being made.
- Political turmoil unfolds in the Senate, with unnamed individuals facing accusations of plunder and being involved in a struggle for power.
The entities involved
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Sara Duterte
Vice President of the Philippines since 2022
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Senate
Upper house of South Korea
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house of representatives
general term for legislative bodies
Related events
- The Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of the Vice President, with Sara Duterte involved in the proceedings.
- The Senate acted as the impeachment court for Sara Duterte on September 1, 2026.
- Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial in the Senate, while Sherwin Gatchalian presides over her tax record request.
- The Senate held an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte on September 17, 2026, utilizing records from the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan.
- The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.
Coverage
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- thediplomat.com
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