Illustration of Senate impeachment court session involving subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records.
Illustration of Senate impeachment court session involving subpoenas for Vice President Sara Duterte's financial records.
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Impeachment court grants subpoenas for Sara Duterte financial records

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On Monday, July 20, 2026, the Senate impeachment court granted the prosecution request for subpoenas covering the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Mans Carpio.

The documents from the BIR, AMLC and banks are due on July 30. BIR release of tax records requires authorization from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Defense spokesperson Michael Poa said the team had anticipated the ruling and may seek legal remedies, including a possible petition to the Supreme Court.

On July 21, 2026, the eighth day of the trial, NBI Director Melvin Matibag is scheduled to testify as the final witness under Article IV concerning grave threats.

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Initial reactions on X highlight celebration of the subpoena as a prosecution victory with cheers for Chel Diokno. Defense figures like Harry Roque opposed the ruling. Some users and figures like Sen. Robin Padilla called for broader application to all officials' records.

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Senators deliberating subpoenas for Duterte financial records in Senate session
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Senators to decide on subpoenas for Duterte financial records

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Senator-judges are expected to continue deliberation on Monday, July 20, on whether to issue subpoenas for the financial records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband.

The Senate impeachment court entered the third day of proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with the House prosecution panel expected to continue presenting evidence.

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The Senate has cleared procedural hurdles for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, which opens on July 6. House prosecutors plan to call their first witness that day amid a dispute over a sealed box of tax records.

The Senate impeachment court wrapped up the first week of proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on July 10. Focus centered on Article IV, which alleges she made grave threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family. Testimony from her chief of staff Zuleika Lopez is scheduled for July 13 and 14.

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The Philippine Senate convened as an impeachment court on Monday, July 6, 2026, to begin the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The proceedings focus initially on procedural matters before evidence presentation. Duterte faces four articles of impeachment including misuse of funds and threats against officials.

The Philippine Senate will convene as an impeachment court on Monday to begin proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano confirmed the session in a letter to colleagues. The move follows the House vote approving articles of impeachment.

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The Senate will hold the pre-trial conference for the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on June 18.

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