Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues with Bank Officials' Testimony

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continued with testimony from LandBank executives and former bank managers, who described 'unusual' transactions involving large fund encashments. The prosecution asserts that these testimonies bolster claims against Duterte, while her camp has rejected proposed changes to the trial flow.

29 Jul, 07:40 — 29 Jul, 16:45

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The impeachment trial of a sitting Vice President is a significant political event, reflecting deep divisions within the government and potentially altering the political landscape of the Philippines. Its outcome could have lasting implications for governance and public trust.

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Vice President Sara Duterte is undergoing an impeachment trial
The House prosecution team is proceeding with Article 1 of the impeachment case
Duterte's defense team rejected a proposed alternate presentation flow

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The House prosecution team will proceed with Article 1 of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Sara Duterte's defense team rejected a proposed alternate presentation flow for the impeachment trial.

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets appears largely neutral, focusing on factual reporting of the impeachment trial's procedural developments without overt political framing.

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RapplerMostly Factual2h ago

Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’

One bank official says that in her 32-year banking career, encashing P125 million for an agency — the OVP — was a first for her

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

MANILA, Philippines — Spokespersons for the prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte believe that the testimony of the two former Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) officials bolstered the claims of Ramil Madriaga, the vice president supposed former aide. In a press briefing after the impeachment trial on Wednesday, Lanao del

By ggaviola

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philstarMostly Factual2h ago

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 29: 'Unusual' transactions, defense waives cross

Both witnesses said the withdrawals were some of the largest cash transactions they had encountered in their three decades each with the bank.

By Cristina Chi

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Rappler · 29 Jul, 07:40|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h

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Rappler29 Jul, 07:40First to report

Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’

philstar29 Jul, 07:50

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 29: 'Unusual' transactions, defense waives cross

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inquirer29 Jul, 16:45Latest update

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

Story evolution

Initial ReportingJuly 29 morning

Early reports confirmed the continuation of the impeachment trial and the specific procedural rejection by Duterte's defense team.

Live CoverageJuly 29 throughout the day

Ongoing, real-time updates are being provided to follow the trial's developments.

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Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Continues with Bank Officials' Testimony

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Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 29: 'Unusual' transactions, defense waives cross

Coverage Timeline

Sara Duterte trial: 2 bank officials say encashment of large funds ‘unusual’

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 29: 'Unusual' transactions, defense waives cross

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

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