Sara Duterte

Following the House justice committee's adoption of its impeachment report, members have one week to study the articles against Vice President Sara Duterte before a potential plenary vote on May 11, justice chair Rep. Jinky Luistro said. The timeline complies with a July 2025 Supreme Court ruling on due process.

May 03, 2026 Reported by AI

The House committee on justice will reconvene Monday to formally adopt its report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, following last week's vote. This clears the path for sending the Articles of Impeachment to the House plenary, needing at least 106 votes to proceed to the Senate.

The House committee on justice resumed impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte on April 22, 2026—day three—focusing on her alleged unexplained wealth. Lawmakers reviewed SALNs, SEC records, income tax returns, and heard from summoned witnesses including former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV and AMLC chief Eli Remolona Jr., following key documents obtained on April 21.

April 15, 2026 Reported by AI

After wrapping up its first hearing on Vice President Sara Duterte's alleged bribery and misuse of P612.5 million in confidential funds, the House committee on justice will focus on her alleged unexplained wealth at its next session on April 22. House committee on justice chair Rep. Gerville Luistro announced this following a press conference on Tuesday.

The House of Representatives will continue impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte next month despite a Supreme Court petition filed by her supporters. Lawmakers stated the justice committee will follow the 1987 Constitution and House rules. Clarificatory hearings are underway to determine probable cause.

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI

San Juan City Rep. Bel Zamora believes the House committee on justice has a solid case for impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte and can secure enough votes for a Senate trial. She said they need around 106 votes, or one-third, and they have the numbers. Duterte's camp has filed a Supreme Court petition to halt the proceedings.