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House Assures Respect for OVP Budget Amid Duterte Impeachment Talks
Worldinquirer2d ago

House Assures Respect for OVP Budget Amid Duterte Impeachment Talks

The House of Representatives has assured the Office of the Vice President (OVP) of respect during budget deliberations, even as discussions about a potential impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte continue. Lawmakers emphasized that the sub judice rule should apply to all, including the Vice President, regarding the impeachment proceedings.

Philippine VP Duterte Faces Scrutiny Over Confidential Funds
WorldRapplerinquirer8d ago2 sources

Philippine VP Duterte Faces Scrutiny Over Confidential Funds

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is under intense scrutiny regarding her confidential funds, with the prosecution in a Senate trial calling out her integrity and promising to reveal more dubious names involved. State auditors and VP disbursing officers are expected to testify as the investigation continues.

VP Sara Duterte's Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny
WorldRapplerinquirer13d ago2 sources

VP Sara Duterte's Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny

Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential funds are facing scrutiny, with an auditor stating no record presumes personal use, while critics label them a 'scam' and question their rapid expenditure.

COA Auditor Testifies on Duterte's OVP, DepEd 'Secret Funds' Audit Query
Worldinquirer14d ago

COA Auditor Testifies on Duterte's OVP, DepEd 'Secret Funds' Audit Query

Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil testified that officials from Vice President Sara Duterte’s Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) requested an audit query regarding secret funds. This testimony occurred during Duterte’s impeachment trial.

Philippine VP Sara Duterte's Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny
Politicsinquirerphilstar14d ago2 sources

Philippine VP Sara Duterte's Confidential Funds Under Scrutiny

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte's use of confidential funds is under scrutiny, with an audit revealing late and undated acknowledgment receipts and questions about expenditures for items like tables, chairs, and P40 million in medicines. A COA executive testified that Duterte's office was the first VP office to be audited for confidential funds.

NUJP Slams Sara Duterte's Attack on Philippine Media
Worldinquirer15d ago

NUJP Slams Sara Duterte's Attack on Philippine Media

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio's recent tirades against the Philippine press, calling her actions a tactic reminiscent of a dictatorship.

Philippine Palace Dismisses Sara Duterte's 'ICC Lapdog' Remark
Politicsinquirer18d ago

Philippine Palace Dismisses Sara Duterte's 'ICC Lapdog' Remark

The Philippine Palace has dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's 'ICC lapdog' remark as baseless and useless, while prosecutors have questioned her regarding an alleged payment to a hitman. These statements highlight ongoing political tensions and scrutiny surrounding the Vice President.

Philippine VP Unaware of Planned AI Hub
Technologyphilstar19d ago

Philippine VP Unaware of Planned AI Hub

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte appeared to be uninformed about the planned Pax Silica artificial intelligence hub in New Clark City, despite it being a widely discussed national issue.

Another 'Free Duterte Now' Rally Planned in The Hague
Worldphilstar20d ago

Another 'Free Duterte Now' Rally Planned in The Hague

Vice President Sara Duterte is set to lead another 'Free Duterte Now' rally in The Hague, Netherlands, demanding the release of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who remains in International Criminal Court custody.

Marcos Jr. Undecided on Unsealing VP Duterte's Bank Records
Politicsphilstar25d ago

Marcos Jr. Undecided on Unsealing VP Duterte's Bank Records

President Marcos has not yet given a categorical response on whether he will allow the unsealing of Vice President Sara Duterte's and her husband Manases Carpio's tax records, which are considered crucial for verifying claims about her alleged unexplained wealth.

Marcos OK Needed to Open VP Sara Duterte's Tax Records
Politicsphilstar26d ago

Marcos OK Needed to Open VP Sara Duterte's Tax Records

Vice President Sara Duterte's defense team stated that Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Charlito Martin Mendoza may recommend to President Marcos to authorize the opening of tax records belonging to Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio.

Lotoc Dismisses 'Operation Romanov' Information as Unreliable
PoliticsRapplerinquirer1mo ago2 sources

Lotoc Dismisses 'Operation Romanov' Information as Unreliable

Atty. Glenn Chong's former legal counsel, Lorenzo 'Larry' Gadon, claimed that a certain 'Operation Romanov' was being planned to oust Vice President Sara Duterte. However, former poll commissioner Rowena Guanzon and former Comelec chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. dismissed the claim as unreliable.

Religious Group Protests in Manila Supporting Duterte Ally
Worldjapan-times1mo ago

Religious Group Protests in Manila Supporting Duterte Ally

A religious group has extended its protest in Manila in support of an ally of former President Duterte, escalating tensions between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte ahead of her impeachment trial.

Palace Responds to Senator Marcos's Drug Remarks, Defends VP Sara Duterte
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Palace Responds to Senator Marcos's Drug Remarks, Defends VP Sara Duterte

Malacañang addressed Senator Imee Marcos's statement about the government being 'high on drugs,' asserting it was an attempt to shield Vice President Sara Duterte from potential legal issues. Actress Claire Castro also criticized Imee Marcos's supporters, calling them 'pitiful' and 'ignorant'.

Preparations Underway for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

Preparations Underway for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Preparations are intensifying for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with the House prosecution panel naming additional lawyers and the Senate discussing a shorter trial duration. Security measures are being heightened, and there are calls for Duterte to personally explain an alleged 'assassin' threat.

Philippine Palace Questions VP Sara Duterte on Hidden SALN
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Philippine Palace Questions VP Sara Duterte on Hidden SALN

The Philippine Palace has publicly questioned Vice President Sara Duterte regarding her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN). The pre-trial conference related to the matter continues, with both sides marking thousands of documents.

Debate Intensifies Over Rules for Philippine VP Impeachment Trial
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar2mo ago3 sources

Debate Intensifies Over Rules for Philippine VP Impeachment Trial

Debate is intensifying in the Philippines Senate regarding the rules and procedures for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Discussions include whether suspended senators can participate, the role of absent senators, and the sufficiency of evidence related to her wealth.

Sara Duterte Files Another Perjury Complaint Against Ramil Madriaga
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar1d ago3 sources

Sara Duterte Files Another Perjury Complaint Against Ramil Madriaga

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte filed another perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga, challenging claims in his April 11 supplemental affidavit and reiterating the need to hold him accountable for what she describes as malicious impeachment efforts.

Auditor Testifies on VP Duterte's Confidential Funds Spending
Worldinquirer6d ago

Auditor Testifies on VP Duterte's Confidential Funds Spending

A COA auditor testified in court regarding the alleged misuse of Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential funds, detailing questionable expenditures and inadequate documentation for security claims. The auditor also stated that a fraud probe remains an option for the confidential funds.

Senate Impeachment Court Subpoenas COA Auditor
Politicsinquirer13d ago

Senate Impeachment Court Subpoenas COA Auditor

The Philippine Senate impeachment court has subpoenaed another Commission on Audit (COA) auditor as the House prosecution prepares to present its next witness in the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Philippine Officials and Opinion Leaders Discuss Pax Silica AI Hub Project
TechnologyRapplerinquirer18d ago2 sources

Philippine Officials and Opinion Leaders Discuss Pax Silica AI Hub Project

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has defended the Pax Silica industrial tech hub project, emphasizing its importance for national resilience. Vice President Sara Duterte also reacted to the proposed AI hub, while an opinion piece explores the opportunities for the Philippines to participate in creating future technologies through the project.

Palace Criticizes VP Sara Duterte's 'Waste of Time' SONA Remark
Opinioninquirerphilstar19d ago2 sources

Palace Criticizes VP Sara Duterte's 'Waste of Time' SONA Remark

The Palace criticized Vice President Sara Duterte's remark that the State of the Nation Address (SONA) was a 'waste of time,' calling her criticism baseless and disrespectful to the Constitution. This statement followed Duterte's comments on the SONA.

NBI Chief Claims Sara Duterte Spoke to Hitman
Politicsnewsbeastinquirer27d ago2 sources

NBI Chief Claims Sara Duterte Spoke to Hitman

The NBI chief claims that Vice President Sara Duterte spoke to a hitman, stating that clearer information on the alleged hitman could be available in 3-6 months. This follows Rodrigo Duterte's earlier comment calling Sara a 'bratinella'.

Possibility of Waiving Article in Duterte Impeachment Trial
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Possibility of Waiving Article in Duterte Impeachment Trial

It is possible to waive the presentation and discussion of an article in the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Chua, if the prosecution deems its case already strong enough to expedite the trial.

Call for Balance in Senator-Judge Conduct
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Call for Balance in Senator-Judge Conduct

A lawyer argues that senator-judges should also apply the call for balance to themselves, following the prosecution's withdrawal of witnesses in a case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

NBI Executive Links VP Duterte to Alleged Marcos Assassination Plot
Worldinquirer1mo ago

NBI Executive Links VP Duterte to Alleged Marcos Assassination Plot

An NBI executive stated that evidence points to Vice President Sara Duterte's involvement in a plot to assassinate President Marcos. A witness also connected former President Duterte's ICC case to the Vice President's alleged 'kill threat' capabilities, though a spokesperson for the Vice President denied the statements were threats.

Pre-Trial Proceedings for Vice President Duterte Impeachment Face Delays
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

Pre-Trial Proceedings for Vice President Duterte Impeachment Face Delays

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.

Philippine Senate Prepares for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
PoliticsSCMPjapan-timesRappler+2inquirerphilstar1mo ago5 sources

Philippine Senate Prepares for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate is on track to begin Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 6, with preparations underway for security and pre-trial matters. Discussions have included the conviction threshold and the potential role of Senator Chiz Escudero as presiding officer, which some groups oppose due to concerns about Senate credibility.

Duterte Impeachment: Vote Count Concerns in Senate
PoliticsRapplerinquirer2mo ago2 sources

Duterte Impeachment: Vote Count Concerns in Senate

Former Education Secretary Armin Luistro suggested that a lower conviction vote for Vice President Sara Duterte could occur if Senate numbers decrease. Discussions are ongoing regarding whether 14 votes would be sufficient for her conviction.

Philippine VP Sara Duterte Accused of 'Kill Threat'
Politicsinquirer3d ago

Philippine VP Sara Duterte Accused of 'Kill Threat'

Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for an alleged online threat against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former speaker Martin Romualdez, calling it a betrayal of public trust.

Highlights from Week 6 of Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
Worldinquirer4d ago

Highlights from Week 6 of Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

A second Commission on Audit witness completed testimony during Week 6 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, stating that neither the Office of the Vice President nor the Department of Education had a mandate for certain actions.

Fact Check: ICC Case Against Duterte Not Dismissed
PoliticsRappler5d ago

Fact Check: ICC Case Against Duterte Not Dismissed

A fact-check clarifies that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has not dismissed the case against former Philippine President Duterte, debunking a misleading post that misrepresented an old statement by Vice President Sara Duterte.

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Focuses on Confidential Funds
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar14d ago3 sources

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Focuses on Confidential Funds

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte has centered on the liquidation and documentation of her office's confidential funds, with questions raised about the spending of P612 million and the nature of various receipts.

Philippine Senate impeachment court to examine VP Duterte's financial records
Politicsphilstar16d ago

Philippine Senate impeachment court to examine VP Duterte's financial records

The Philippine Senate impeachment court is set to examine the subpoenaed bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband as part of an impeachment article alleging unexplained wealth, while the House prosecution panel has listed 13 witnesses for Article I concerning alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Marcos Approves Release of VP Duterte's Tax Records for Impeachment Trial
Politicsbloombergvgradio-sweden+3Rapplerinquirerphilstar17d ago6 sources

Marcos Approves Release of VP Duterte's Tax Records for Impeachment Trial

President Marcos has approved the release of Vice President Sara Duterte's tax records for her impeachment trial, with the Palace asserting the move is lawful and not politically motivated. The defense has remained silent on the development, while the prosecution clarifies the approval is not a blessing for the impeachment.

VP Sara Duterte Criticizes Political Opponents and ICC Rallies
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar20d ago3 sources

VP Sara Duterte Criticizes Political Opponents and ICC Rallies

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte made several public statements, including a swipe at a 68-year-old individual she described as looking 'like a corpse' and dismissing rallies supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) as unhelpful to her father's case. She also questioned the need for her office's confidential funds.

FACT CHECK: VP Sara Duterte Did Not Flee PH Over Vlogger's Death
PoliticsRappler25d ago

FACT CHECK: VP Sara Duterte Did Not Flee PH Over Vlogger's Death

The Office of the Vice President clarified that Vice President Sara Duterte's scheduled trip and activities in various European countries are intended for engaging with overseas Filipinos, debunking rumors that she fled the Philippines due to the death of a Caloocan vlogger.

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues Amidst Calls to Stop
Politicsnzzhelsingin-sanomatDW+5SCMPThe WeekRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago8 sources

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues Amidst Calls to Stop

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is ongoing, with discussions focusing on alleged confidential funds and the potential for President Marcos to allow access to financial records. Despite calls to halt the proceedings, the trial continues, with legal experts and politicians weighing in on its progress and potential duration.

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Begins in Senate
WorldNYTThe GuardianAl Jazeera+13DWSCMPNHK Worldorfdelfi-ltYahoojapan-timesjerusalem-post+5 more1mo ago16 sources

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Begins in Senate

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.

Sara Duterte's Tax Records Arrive at BIR
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Sara Duterte's Tax Records Arrive at BIR

The 'green box' reportedly containing the tax records of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has arrived at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Tuesday, confirmed by BIR Commissioner Charlie Mendoza.

Preparations Underway for Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

Preparations Underway for Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Preparations are in full swing for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, scheduled to begin on July 6, with the Senate impeachment court approving 92 trial days. Discussions include potential lower conviction thresholds, rules for private prosecutors, and the opening of tax records, while the Vice President's camp opposes allowing private prosecutors to question witnesses.

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Pretrial Focuses on BIR 'Green Box' and Evidence
PoliticsRapplerinquirerphilstar1mo ago3 sources

VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Pretrial Focuses on BIR 'Green Box' and Evidence

The impeachment pretrial against Vice President Sara Duterte concluded its fifth day, with prosecutors insisting on opening a sealed BIR 'green box' containing tax records. The defense panel filed comments opposing the opening, while the impeachment court was informed that evidence presentation could take 92 trial days.

Marcos Backs Escudero for VP Impeachment Trial
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Marcos Backs Escudero for VP Impeachment Trial

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed no concerns regarding Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero's potential return as the presiding officer for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.