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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — the first Philippine public official to be impeached twice by the House o…
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte — the first Philippine public official to be impeached twice by the House of Representatives — began at 2 pm on Monday, July 6.
There are four articles of impeachment against Duterte involving alleged misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery of Department of Education officials, and grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family.
Only 21 out of 24 senator-judges are physically present. Senator Bato dela Rosa remains in hiding as he faces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, Senator Jinggoy Estrada has been detained and suspended in connection with a plunder case, and Senator Rodante Marcoleta surrendered to authorities as he also faces a plunder case.
On this page, we bring you the latest updates, analyses, videos, and photos as the trial of the Vice President unfolds.
LATEST UPDATES
Luistro says Sara Duterte properties belie Duterte family’s narrative of ‘simple living’
Lead House prosecutor Jinky Luistro says Vice President Sara Duterte’s properties contrast the Duterte family’s narrative of “simple living,” during a press briefing on Tuesday, October 20.
‘Palusot lang’: Ridon slams Sara Duterte over Jollibee franchise ownership remark
House prosecutor Terry Ridon dismisses Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark on “corporate layering” involving Gencorp and Metro City Chow Foods Corporation as a mere excuse, during a press briefing on October 20, 2026.
Luistro: Sara Duterte herself admitted she’s a Gencorp shareholder
Lead House prosecutor Jinky Luistro says on Tuesday, October 20, that it was Vice President Sara Duterte herself who made the admission that she is a shareholder of Gencorp.
Prosecution team holds media briefing | October 20, 2026
House prosecutors Jinky Luistro, Joel Chua, and Terry Ridon hold a press briefing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Go wants ‘fair’ fight in Sara Duterte trial
Senator-judge Bong Go says he wants “fair” fight in the ongoing impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Go made the remarks a day after the House prosecution panel dropped three of the four impeachment articles against Duterte.
Prosecution team holds media briefing | October 14, 2026
The House prosecution team holds a press briefing on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Sara Duterte’s defense team may seek dismissal of remaining impeachment article – lawyer
Constitutional lawyer and law professor Lulu Reyes says the defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte may make a major move before the impeachment trial resumes on November 9, potentially seeking a mistrial or filing a demurrer to evidence.
The possible moves could challenge the prosecution’s reliance on financial forensic analyst Alexander Cabrera’s findings, which the defense claims are based on false assumptions.
Rappler Recap: Impeachment court lifts sub judice rule on withdrawn charges vs Sara Duterte
The Senate impeachment court temporarily lifts the sub judice rule on three impeachment articles withdrawn by the prosecution against Vice President Sara Duterte, covering alleged misuse of confidential funds, bribery, and grave threats.
Rappler multimedia reporter Sundy Locus reports on the defense’s objections, the court’s ruling, and the revised November trial schedule.
Rappler Recap: Prosecution drops 3 of 4 impeachment articles vs Sara Duterte
The prosecution withdraws three of the four impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving unexplained wealth as the sole remaining charge.
Rappler multimedia reporter Dwight de Leon recaps and speaks with lead prosecutor Terry Ridon about the decision, the defense’s response, and the prosecution’s confidence in its remaining case.
Source: Rappler
