Explainer: What really happens when a vice president is impeached?

MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives is set to deliberate in plenary on Monday afternoon, May 11, on the Articles of Impeachment filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, a development that could lead to her possible second impeachment in less than two years. The plenary will tackle Committee Report No. 261, which was approved by […]

List of lawmakers backing VP Duterte questioned amid impeachment push

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker on Monday raised concerns over a circulating social media list claiming that several members of the House of Representatives had withdrawn their support for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, as a House panel unanimously moved to elevate the case to the plenary. The list, reportedly shared by Duterte’s […]

VP Sara Duterte slams accuser, says Madriaga ‘cannot even weave a believable lie’

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday strongly criticized her accuser, saying Ramil Madriaga “cannot even weave a believable lie,” following fresh allegations raised during the House impeachment proceedings. ACCUSER DETAILS CLAIMS ON CONFIDENTIAL FUNDSDuring a hearing of the House Committee on Justice, Madriaga alleged that he personally disposed of the Office of the […]

House panel subpoenas ‘Mary Grace Piattos’ records, VP Duterte tax files

MANILA — Probe deepens in Vice President’s impeachment case The House Committee on Justice has issued subpoenas seeking key documents tied to Vice President Sara Duterte’s use of confidential funds, including records involving the controversial name “Mary Grace Piattos.” The move forms part of the panel’s ongoing impeachment proceedings against the vice president. SUBPOENA ORDERS […]

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