Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio suffered a serious setback in her impeachment trial after the Senate allowed prosecutors to examine key financial records in an unexplained wealth case, potentially jeopardizing her 2028 presidential election prospects.
Legal experts anticipate a challenging impeachment trial for Duterte-Carvo, who faces charges of culpable violation of the constitution, misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, and bribery. Conviction requires 16 senators, a difficult threshold to meet.
Gatchalian has been elected as the new Senate President, following a leadership dispute. He conceded to the new leader, promising to uncover the truth. A political professor noted the relief but warned of continued challenges to the country's democracy.
Civil society groups have launched Bantay Senado (Senate Watch), a coalition of over 350 volunteers including students and young professionals, to ensure transparency and fairness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The non-partisan group aims to monitor the proceedings, with convenor Cleve Arguelles emphasizing the public's role as a participant.
The arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on corruption charges has created an 11-11 tie in the Philippine Senate, potentially stalling legislation and complicating Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's impeachment trial.
Duterte-Carpio's lead is vulnerable in Metro Manila and Balance Luzon, where undecided voters are numerous and her ratings are declining, according to OCTA Research and Pulse Asia Research.
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's recent calls for the armed forces to defend sovereignty are seen by analysts as a strategic move to appeal to domestic voters concerned about the South China Sea, without antagonizing Beijing. This marks a tonal shift from her previous stance, as she is considered a frontrunner for the 2028 presidential election.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
Philippine lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could end her hopes for a presidential run in 2028. The petition was backed by 255 of 318 lawmakers on Monday, surpassing the one-third threshold required. A House justice committee had last month found probable cause for her impeachment in a petition from activists accusing her of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth...
Philippine lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly backed the impeachment of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, setting the stage for a trial in the Senate that could end her hopes for a presidential run in 2028. The petition was backed by 255 of 318 lawmakers on Monday, surpassing the one-third threshold required. A House justice committee had last month found probable cause for her impeachment in a petition from activists accusing her of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth...
Lawmakers in the Philippines started voting on Monday on whether to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, in what could create a major hurdle for her bid to run for the presidency in 2028. A house justice committee last month found probable cause for her impeachment in a petition from activists accusing her of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth and of threatening the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, his wife and the former house speaker. With ally-turned-enemy...
Lawmakers in the Philippines are set to vote on Monday on whether to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio, in what could create a major hurdle for her bid to run for the presidency in 2028. A house justice committee last month found probable cause for her impeachment in a petition from activists accusing her of misusing public funds, accumulating unexplained wealth and of threatening the lives of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, his wife and the former house speaker. With ally-turned-enemy...
The Philippine House of Representatives has moved Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment closer to a decisive vote, the first step in a week-long process that will test whether allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr have enough support to send the case to a Senate trial. The House placed the impeachment on its plenary agenda on Tuesday, a day after its justice committee endorsed the case, setting up a possible vote by all lawmakers on whether Duterte-Carpio should stand trial in the...
Congressman Antonio Tinio of ACT Teachers Partylist predicts the Senate will begin impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio after May 4 when the Senate resumes. Under the 1987 Constitution, the 24-member Senate must sit as senator-judges to try the vice-president, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III presiding. Duterte-Carpio stated on January 29 that she and her husband retained lawyers as early as Q4 2023 after a House member announced plans to file a case against her.
Former Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo confirms she will not return to national politics, stating it's 'not in my horizon.' Serving as mayor of Naga City after a landslide win last year, she plans to seek a second term, arguing three years is too short to accomplish her plans. She pushed back against the idea that the opposition's future depends on her alone.
Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio came under fresh pressure on Wednesday after Philippine lawmakers examining complaints that could lead to her impeachment were shown evidence of bank transactions far larger than the wealth she and her husband had publicly declared. At a House hearing, the Philippines’ anti-money-laundering watchdog said the couple’s bank records from 2006 to 2024 showed 4.4 billion pesos (US$73.2 million) in inflows and 1.5 billion pesos in outflows, despite a declared net...
