Sara Duterte's impeachment tops political stories of 2025

In the first half of 2025, Vice President Sara Duterte's role faced its ultimate test through her impeachment case. The proceedings dominated national scrutiny on her. Rappler's Dwight de Leon recaps the key developments.

In 2025, the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte became the center of the political landscape in the Philippines, particularly in the first half of the year. According to Rappler reporter Dwight de Leon's recap, it served as her biggest political obstacle, drawing intense national scrutiny.

The story emerged as one of the top political narratives of the year, highlighting tensions within the government. Though it may now feel like a distant memory, a podcast or video recap was released on December 25, 2025, to revisit its impact. No specifics on accusations or outcomes were detailed in the recap, but it clearly marked a historic moment in Philippine politics.

This formed part of a broader list of political events in 2025, including other controversies, yet the impeachment stood out as the focal point of scrutiny on Duterte.

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Supreme Court building with VP Sara Duterte and lawyers celebrating impeachment dismissal ruling.
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Supreme Court upholds dismissal of VP Sara's first impeachment

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The Supreme Court has ruled that Vice President Sara Duterte's first impeachment case is unconstitutional due to violations of the one-year bar rule and due process. It clarified that new complaints can now be filed immediately. Duterte's lawyers are prepared for potential future proceedings.

Rumors are growing of potential impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. or Vice President Sara Duterte, but such complaints face significant hurdles due to legal constraints and political realities. Officials say there are no grounds for impeaching Marcos, and the Supreme Court's recent ruling has altered the process.

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The supreme court has ruled that the 2025 impeachment against vice president sara duterte was unconstitutional due to procedural flaws. This decision does not clear her of wrongdoing but blocks the process for now. New complaints have already been filed by progressive groups.

In 2025, President Donald Trump's second term was marked by ongoing disputes with legacy media outlets over shaping public perceptions, highlighted in five key moments from inauguration to election scandals. These clashes spanned policy initiatives, interviews, tragedies, and political controversies, revealing deep divisions in how events were framed. A Daily Wire review captured instances where media and administration narratives diverged sharply.

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Civil society and church leaders filed a 58-page plunder complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte and 14 of her staff with the Ombudsman on December 12, 2025. They accused them of misusing P612.5 million in confidential funds from 2022 to 2023. Duterte rejected the allegations as a 'fishing expedition' aimed at covering up other corruption.

Progressive groups filed a second impeachment complaint against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the House of Representatives on January 22, 2026, but claimed the chamber refused to accept it. Endorsed by the Makabayan bloc, it accuses him of betrayal of public trust. Petitioners left a copy at the secretary general's office.

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A new episode of 'In the Public Square' will examine the evolution of the Filipino voter ahead of the 2028 elections, including the impact of the 2025 midterm elections. Rappler columnist John Nery and Dr. Ronald Holmes of Pulse Asia discuss candidates' strategies and the electorate's composition.

 

 

 

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