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Prosecutors are urging the court to address Vice President Duterte's comment about 'bending the law,' while a legal expert clarified that the sub judice rule does not impose a gag order on impeachment trials.
Prosecutors have successfully obtained subpoenas for the financial records of Philippine Vice President Duterte as part of an ongoing impeachment case against her.
Pre-trial proceedings for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte are facing delays, with both prosecution and defense teams disagreeing on procedures like joint marking of documents and witness identification. The prosecution is seeking more pre-trial days, while the defense requests at least 30 trial days and has refused common markings.
As critics of Vice President Duterte seek to find probable cause for impeachment, various constitutional provisions, laws, and government rules are cited in discussions
Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the…
The Department of Justice has filed grave threat charges against Vice President Duterte in connection with an alleged threat related to the Marcos slay. This action underscores the principle that no one is above the law.
The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has commenced in the Senate, with Senator Escudero presiding. Prosecutors presented a video clip of Duterte's past remarks, alleging they imply an intent to harm the president, while the defense team held a press conference after the second day of proceedings.
A lawyer has cautioned against pretrial discussions regarding the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Duterte in an impeachment case. Filipinos are reportedly eager for Duterte's response to the impeachment proceedings.
Rappler fact-checks a claim, confirming that Vice President Robredo's team stated she has not issued any statement regarding Vice President Duterte's remarks on Middle East OFW repatriation.
An article discusses the need for 'dedutertefication' in the Philippines, analyzing the political landscape surrounding Vice President Duterte.
During an impeachment trial, witnesses and legal experts, including Lorna Kapunan, have alleged that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte misused secret funds, calling the system a 'scam against the people.' Duterte's camp has countered these claims, citing a COA circular regarding the impracticality of submitting receipts for confidential funds.
House prosecutors completed the pretrial phase for the impeachment of Vice President Duterte, with witnesses including an assaulted sheriff and a VP aide testifying before the Senate.
More private prosecutors and witnesses are expected to join the impeachment trial of Vice President Duterte, with new evidence, including undeclared firearms, being introduced. Discussions are ongoing regarding the trial's timeline, public access to pre-trial meetings, and the potential impact of senatorial detentions.
Lawmakers in the Philippines have moved forward with the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Duterte.
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