Impeachment
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Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Begins
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte began on July 6, with only 21 senator-judges present due to Senator Marcoleta's arrest. Senator Escudero was elected presiding officer and maintained the 16-vote conviction threshold, while the prosecution subpoenaed the VP's financial records.
Senator Rodante Marcoleta, Co-Accused Arrested Over Alleged PHP 75 Million Plunder Case
Senator Rodante Marcoleta was arrested for plunder over PHP 75M in undisclosed donations. The arrest complicates Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial by altering the Senator-Judge count and is expected to trigger protests from the Iglesia ni Cristo, where Marcoleta is a top official.
House Impeaches Vice President Duterte For the Second Time, While Senate Installs Pro-Duterte Chamber Leadership
Vice President Sara Duterte is impeached by the House of Representatives anew, but a major reset in the Senate might secure the Vice President an acquittal – assuming that the trial proceeds in the first place.
Two of Four Impeachment Complaints Against Vice President Duterte Declared Sufficient in Form and Substance by House Justice Committee
The House Committee on Justice declared two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte sufficient in form and substance. The proceedings, which may continue through the legislative recess, could impact the 2028 elections by potentially barring her from public office.
ANALYSIS: Will the Senate Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte?
A potential impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte faces a difficult battle in the Senate due to key allies blocking the move. This persistent executive-legislative friction signals ongoing political stability and governance risks for enterprises in the Philippines.