The House prosecution announced plans to withdraw three of four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving the unexplained wealth allegation as its sole focus.
The Senate will independently review the proposed PHP7.2 trillion national budget for 2027 amid concerns over nearly PHP199 billion in House-approved realignments.
Inaprubahan ng Senate impeachment court ang kahilingan ng House prosecution na bawiin ang tatlong impeachment articles laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Commission on Elections is considering the cancellation and delisting of 50 party-list groups over their failure to participate or secure seats in recent elections.
The House prosecution announced plans to withdraw three of four impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte, leaving the unexplained wealth allegation as its sole focus.
The Senate impeachment court may revisit its decision to ease public comment restrictions on three withdrawn impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said disagreement with a Supreme Court ruling should not be interpreted as disrespect toward the judiciary following the dismissal of a contempt petition.
Around 200 to 300 protesters gathered outside the Office of the Vice President in Mandaluyong City to demand accountability over unexplained wealth allegations.
Fifteen representatives from banking and insurance companies were ready to testify as House prosecutors pursued financial records in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Witnesses in the impeachment trial do not automatically receive immunity, but complying with a lawful subpoena may provide a defense against later criminal liability.
The House prosecution is considering seeking financial records of Tapang at Malasakit Alliance after questions emerged over possible donations from China.
AMLC records showed PHP319.33 million in inward remittances from mainland China and Hong Kong to Cale88 Foods Corporation, a firm linked to Mans Carpio.
The Senate impeachment court rejected the defense panel’s attempt to prevent the AMLC chief from testifying in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial.
The Senate is considering broader reforms that could strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman’s independence and expand its capacity to pursue anti-corruption cases.