- Impeachment proceedings have been initiated by the lower house against the Vice President, involving the House of Representatives.
- The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.
- Impeachment hearings are reportedly involving the use of Department of Education funds in Davao City.
Senate impeachment court hearings are underway regarding the alleged misuse of Department of Education funds in Davao City.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
Senate impeachment court hearings are underway regarding the alleged misuse of Department of Education funds in Davao City.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Watchdog charges former employee of Department of Education for siphoning $8 million, while a secretary vacated post.Sub-event
Hearing held on 2026-08-11 regarding alleged misuse of DepEd funds.1 source
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The entities involved
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Lorna Kapunan
Filipino lawyer and politician
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Francis Escudero
Filipino politician and lawyer
Related events
- The impeachment trial questioned fund usage, leading to orders for cash disbursements for OVP operations on August 1st.
- Impeachment trial scrutinizes financial records involving Vice President Sara Duterte and Francis Escudero.
- Lorna Kapunan, a recent graduate of the University of the Philippines, has been engaged by the House as a prosecution panel member in the impeachment proceedings.