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  1. Impeachment proceedings have been initiated by the lower house against the Vice President, involving the House of Representatives.
  2. The political fallout from the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte includes senate leadership shake-ups and impacts on education funding and scholarships.

Senate Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Continues Amid Budget Allegations

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What happened

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The Senate is conducting an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, which was initiated by the House of Representatives. During the proceedings, Vice President Duterte alleged that the 2027 budget was being manipulated to influence votes against her. Senate President Win Gatchalian denied these claims, stating the budget is not connected to the impeachment judgment.

From tribune.net.ph

Why it matters

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The ongoing political conflict and impeachment proceedings affect national governance and have political fallout related to education funding and scholarships. The trial involves allegations regarding unexplained wealth and links to companies that do business with China.

The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte were initiated by the House of Representatives.

From tribune.net.ph, rappler.com

Who's involved

  • Sara DuterteVice President of the Philippines, the subject of the impeachment trial
  • senateThe legislative body conducting the impeachment trial
  • house of representativesThe legislative body that initiated the impeachment proceedings

How it developed

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  1. Duterte alleges budget manipulation during the ongoing impeachment proceedings.1 source
  2. Lacson opposes Duterte's budget allegations during her Senate impeachment trial.1 source
  3. The Senate held an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte on September 17, 2026, utilizing records from the Ombudsman and Sandiganbayan.Sub-event
  4. The Senate conducted a specific session acting as the impeachment court for Sara Duterte.1 source
  5. Lorna Kapunan questioned Sara Duterte's engagements, while Francis Escudero questioned a witness regarding OVP activities in the Senate court.Sub-event
  6. Legal experts offer differing opinions on impeachment requirements during the VP's trial.1 source
  7. Senators are pushing to speed up the impeachment trial proceedings against Sara Duterte.1 source
  8. The Senate is conducting the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte, with Joseph Estrada also involved in the proceedings.Sub-event
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  1. Panfilo Lacson commented on the Senate's impeachment trial of Sara Duterte.1 source
  2. Procedural arguments are underway in the upper house regarding the dismissal of the impeachment case against Sara Duterte.1 source
  3. Trial held in the Senate regarding Sara Duterte's tenure, with expert advice sought on the impeachment process.1 source
  4. The impeachment trial of VP Duterte continues as the prosecution panel handles proceedings.1 source
  5. Ridon's group convened the Senate impeachment court for Sara Duterte's trial.1 source
  6. Impeachment trial against VP Sara Duterte set to begin July 6, led by Terry Ridon.1 source
  7. Impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte initiated.1 source
  8. Impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte is underway in the Senate.1 source
  9. Senate hosts impeachment trial of the Vice President.1 source

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