It ain’t over till it’s over
The Senate has 24 members, and two-thirds of 24 is 16. The impeachment court first set the threshold at 16 on 6 July, as soon as the trial began.
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Mans Carpio Sara Duterte impeachment trial
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Mans Carpio Sara Duterte impeachment trial.
SC seeks comments on impeach petition
The Supreme Court has ordered the Senate impeachment court and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition seeking to halt Vice President Sara…
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Senate remains committed to impartial, transparent VP Sara impeach trial – spox
The Senate reaffirms its commitment to transparency and impartiality in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, addressing public concerns and…
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SC orders Congress to respond to challenge on Sara impeachment voting rule
The Supreme Court has directed Congress to respond to a petition challenging the revised voting threshold for convicting Vice President Sara Duterte in her…
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SWS: 78% want Sara to testify; defense rates higher than prosecution
A recent SWS survey reveals that 78% of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should testify in her impeachment trial, with public satisfaction higher…
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A succession problem
The opportunity to appoint a ‘new’ vice president also presents too strong a temptation to groom a potential presidential candidate for 2028.
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Unfinished constitutional responsibility
There is also a question of fairness to the respondent. Duterte is entitled to due process and a meaningful opportunity to answer the charges brought against…
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Escudero rejects VP post if Sara is ousted
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Gatchalian: Sara defense yet to comment on gag rule
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VP Duterte demands accountability from Marcos, Congress over unconstitutional national budgets
Vice President Sara Duterte calls for accountability from President Marcos and Congress over unconstitutional national budgets, urging transparency and…
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Palace questions timing of Chinese envoy's tirades amid VP Sara funding allegations
Malacañang raises concerns over Chinese envoy Jing Quan's remarks, questioning if they aim to divert attention from allegations of foreign funding linked to VP…
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Opposition’s 2028 ‘Plan B(aste)’
The impeachment trial, instead of dragging Sara down, has become a platform to present herself as the victim of a political vendetta.
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House prosecutors await Ombudsman subpoena for Sara evidence
House prosecutors await a formal subpoena from the Ombudsman to share evidence from Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, focusing on allegations of…
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House prosecutors question Imee Marcos ‘impartiality’ over ‘rush’ claims
House prosecutors counter Senator Imee Marcos' claims of a 'rush' in the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing impartiality and…
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Inday cries ‘politicking’ over security claims
Vice President Sara Duterte accuses the government of fabricating national security claims to undermine her, linking Chinese remittances and a drug shipment in…
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