Vice President
Sara Duterte files response to impeachment articles
Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva
Vice President Sara Duterte filed her response to the Articles of Impeachment before the Senate on June 1, 2026, seeking dismissal of the case.
Formal hearings on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte resume this week, as the House committee on justice discusses their merits after finding them sufficient in form, substance, and grounds. The panel, led by Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville Luistro, begins step 4 on March 25.
Raportoinut AI
Former campaigner Joey Salceda described Vice President Sara Duterte's announcement of her 2028 presidential bid as a major misstep that leaves a bad taste in politics. He argued that the timing is wrong and driven by flawed political instincts. Meanwhile, Rep. Benny Abante suggested it could benefit her rivals by increasing scrutiny amid impeachment complaints.