The Philippine House committee on justice has commenced formal hearings on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, following warnings that her absence could jeopardize her defense.

Vice President Sara Duterte's lawyer has stated she will not respond to the impeachment complaints filed against her at the House of Representatives, while Philippine lawmakers continue to deny claims of bribery and double standards in the handling of these complaints.

MANILA, Philippines – There is no excuse for Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay’s “repulsive remarks,”  according to known women’s right advocate Sen. Risa Hontiveros. “Rep.

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte have been formally initiated on Monday as the House of Representatives’ committee on rules sent the four complaints to the committee on justice. The complaints were officially included in the Order of Business of Monday’s plenary session, as its presiding officer, Deputy Speaker Ferjenel

Vice President Sara Duterte and her legal team will not attend today's impeachment hearing before the House of Representatives' committee on justice.

MANILA, Philippines — The role of House of Representatives committee on justice members during an impeachment proceeding like that of a prosecutor who evaluates evidence and testimonies provided…

MANILA, Philippines — The appearance of Vice President Sara Duterte in the House hearings on impeachment complaints against her is only optional, according to justice panel chair Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville Luistro. Both complaints against Duterte were already found to be sufficient in form and substance since Wednesday. On Thursday, the House committee on

MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reminds people who may be getting tired of impeachment discussions that the rule of law, the pursuit of accountability, and the 1987 Constitution itself do not get tired — and instead require all complaints to be examined. In her opening speech during the House of Representatives’ committee on

MANILA, Philippines — Should Vice President Sara Duterte skip the impeachment hearings at the House of Representatives, she runs the risk of losing her chance to convince lawmakers that the…

A fact-check report debunks a circulating claim that Gerville Luistro was removed from the House, noting that she was later interviewed as the Batangas 2nd District representative.

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte will be given a chance to respond to the impeachment complaints against her, but it will be her prerogative whether to appear at the House of Representatives, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said on Tuesday. The House committee on justice chaired by Luistro is set to deliberate on the