사라 두테르테 부통령이 2026년 6월 1일 상원에 탄핵 소추안에 대한 답변서를 제출하며 사건 기각을 요청했다.
두테르테 측 변호인단은 오후 7시 마감 시한을 앞두고 부속 서류가 포함된 50쪽 분량의 문서를 들고 상원에 도착했다. 대변인인 마이클 포아는 하원 절차에 절차적 결함이 있으며, 자금세탁방지위원회 보고서와 같은 핵심 증거가 원본 고발장에 첨부되지 않았다고 주장했다. 두테르테는 답변서에서 이번 탄핵 소추안이 '치명적인 헌법적, 절차적, 실질적 결함'을 안고 있으며 탄핵 사유에 해당하는 헌법적 기준을 충족하지 못한다고 밝혔다. 또한 그녀는 하원 위원회에 답변서를 제출한 이후 새로운 증거가 추가로 도입되었다고 지적했다. 4월 20일부터 24일까지 실시된 OCTA 리서치 여론조사 결과, 응답자의 74%가 상원 재판을 지지하는 것으로 나타났다. 탄핵 심판은 7월 6일 시작될 예정이다.
X(구 트위터)에서의 초기 반응은 엇갈리고 있다. 지지자들은 이번 답변서 제출을 부실한 혐의에 대한 단호한 대응이라며 환영하는 반면, 변호사 및 야당 인사들을 포함한 비판론자들은 답변이 미흡하고 핵심을 피하고 있으며 재판을 회피하려는 시도라고 비판했다.
⚠️ I read the Executive Summary of Sara Duterte’s Answer against the Articles of Impeachment.
— Jesus Falcis 🇵🇭 (@jesusfalcis) 2026년 6월 1일
Her Answer mainly relies on a motion to dismiss which the Senate has no power to do before trial.
Plus, wala sya sagot sa grave threats or bribery AT ALL.
VERY WEAK ANSWER.
😂 pic.twitter.com/xDJGHYbQ0x
VP Sara Duterte’s legal counsel submitted her formal response at the Senate, bringing five pieces of luggage of documents. | via @philstarlife
— The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) 2026년 6월 1일
Click below to read.👇🏼 https://t.co/K5TXD7loTF
“BINOBOLA LANG ANG TAUMBAYAN” | Cendaña calls out VP Sara’s bid to dismiss impeachment#Akbayan Partylist Rep. Perci Cendaña hits back at Vice President #Sara #Duterte’s legal move to dismiss the articles of #impeachment filed against her.
— Marianne Enriquez (@mariannenriquez) 2026년 6월 1일
Cendaña stated that the motion proves… pic.twitter.com/vBy14noh51
Sara Duterte’s reply a rehash of previous non-answer - Ridon
— Politiko (@Politiko_Ph) 2026년 6월 1일
House prosecutor and Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said that the answer submitted by Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate impeachment court is a rehash of her previous non-answer to the House Committee on… pic.twitter.com/InsZVC7BAP
Another non-answer.
— Manila Bulletin News (@manilabulletin) 2026년 6월 1일
That's how House impeachment prosecutor Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon described Vice President Sara Duterte's answer before the Senate sitting as an impeachment court on Monday, June 1.https://t.co/SMS6mn9La5
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Vice President Sara Duterte has until 7 p.m. today to file her formal answer to the Articles of Impeachment.
The House of Representatives transmitted the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate on May 13. The move came amid an alleged shooting incident inside the building and sets the stage for a Senate trial.
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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.
The Senate may convene as an impeachment court this month and start a full trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in June, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said. This timeline depends on the House of Representatives approving the complaint. Duterte faces accusations of misusing confidential funds and other charges.
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The House Committee on Justice began its first public hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 14, 2026. Key witnesses including Ramil Madriaga and officials from various agencies are expected to testify. The proceedings moved forward after the Supreme Court did not issue a temporary restraining order.
On Monday, May 18, the Senate convened as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte, while Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano retained his leadership post despite rumors of a coup.
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Vice President Sara Duterte has received an invitation from the House committee on justice to attend its March 25 hearing on impeachment complaints filed against her, her counsel confirmed. The invitation calls for her personal attendance at the Quezon City event. It remains unclear if she will attend.