Witnesses Testify to Unusual Withdrawals in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

During the impeachment trial, former LandBank executives testified that large withdrawals from the Department of Education and Office of the Vice President accounts, including a P500 million transaction, were highly unusual. Their testimonies are bolstering claims made by a key witness regarding the handling of these funds.

29 Jul, 09:46 — 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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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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bloombergHigh2h ago

VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s aides made unusually large cash withdrawals in 2022 and 2023, former bank officers told the Senate impeachment court, which started tackling her alleged fund misuse on Wednesday.

By Cliff Venzon

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RapplerMostly Factual33m ago

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

A bank official confirms seeing two Office of the Vice President officials put P125 million in cash inside four bags, complementing a claim made by Sara Duterte's alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga on what happened on December 20, 2022

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 Factual1h ago

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

House prosecutors are now presenting evidence on Article I.

By Ian Laqui

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First report: bloomberg · 29 Jul, 09:46|Full coverage: 4 · 7h|Window: 7h

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bloomberg29 Jul, 09:46First to report

VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

philstar29 Jul, 09:49

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

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Rappler29 Jul, 11:15

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

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inquirer29 Jul, 16:45Latest update

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

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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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Witnesses Testify to Unusual Withdrawals in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

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VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

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VP Duterte Aides Made ‘Unusual’ Cash Widthrawal, Banks Managers Tell Senate

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

4 cash-filled bags: Bank exec’s testimony supports Madriaga’s story on confi funds

Prosecution: LandBank execs’ testimony bolstered Madriaga’s claim

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