Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Asks Supreme Court to Halt Impeachment Proceedings

Vice President Sara Duterte has formally requested the Supreme Court to intervene and stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against her. This move seeks to challenge the legal basis of the impeachment efforts.

8 Apr, 09:11 — 9 Apr, 14:26

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves an impeachment proceeding against the sitting Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, and highlights the ongoing political tensions and accountability mechanisms within the government. The involvement of the Ombudsman and the request for financial records underscore the gravity of the allegations.

Key entitiesHouse Committee on Justice Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla Vice President Sara Duterte

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What sources agree on

The Philippine House Committee on Justice summoned Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.
The summons is for a hearing related to the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Ombudsman is expected to bring Sara Duterte's SALN records.

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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla has been directed by the House of Representatives to attend the next hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment.

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The Ombudsman is directed to bring Vice President Sara Duterte to the hearing.

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The House Committee on Justice seeks Duterte’s SALN records and testimony from the Ombudsman.

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports facts, includes detail about bringing VP

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualFactual reporting of summons and requested documents

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely factual, focusing on the procedural aspects of the impeachment hearing without overt political framing.

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RapplerMostly Factual22h ago

Sara Duterte fails to get reprieve from SC, impeachment hearing to proceed

'No TRO vs Duterte impeachment proceedings. See you on April 14,' House justice committee member Terry Ridon says

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

VP Duterte’s SC petition a damned-if-you-do, don’t scenario – de Lima

MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings against her appears to be a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Thursday. In an online interview, de Lima explained that Duterte opted to file a petition for certiorari and

By jvicente

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philstarMostly Factual8h ago

Supreme Court denies VP Sara plea to stop impeachment proceedings

The Supreme Court has not issued a temporary restraining order on the impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.

By Ian Laqui

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Rappler · 8 Apr, 09:11|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 5h|Window: 1d 5h

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Rappler8 Apr, 09:11First to report

Sara Duterte fails to get reprieve from SC, impeachment hearing to proceed

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philstar8 Apr, 23:00

Supreme Court denies VP Sara plea to stop impeachment proceedings

15h later

inquirer9 Apr, 14:26Latest update

VP Duterte’s SC petition a damned-if-you-do, don’t scenario – de Lima

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Initial SummonsApril 6 morning

The House Committee on Justice issued a summons to Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla for the impeachment hearing.

Details of RequestApril 6 afternoon

The summons included a request for Vice President Sara Duterte's SALN records and potentially her presence.

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Asks Supreme Court to Halt Impeachment Proceedings

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Sara Duterte fails to get reprieve from SC, impeachment hearing to proceed

VP Duterte’s SC petition a damned-if-you-do, don’t scenario – de Lima

Supreme Court denies VP Sara plea to stop impeachment proceedings

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Sara Duterte fails to get reprieve from SC, impeachment hearing to proceed

Supreme Court denies VP Sara plea to stop impeachment proceedings

VP Duterte’s SC petition a damned-if-you-do, don’t scenario – de Lima

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