VP Sara Duterte and Lawyers Skip Impeachment Hearing

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

24 Mar, 16:00 — 24 Mar, 23:43

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Why this matters

The impeachment process against a sitting Vice President is a significant political event, reflecting potential deep divisions within the government. Her non-attendance could be interpreted in various ways, influencing public perception and the political landscape.

Key entitiesSara Duterte House of Representatives’ committee on justice

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What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Vice President Sara Duterte and her lawyers will not attend the impeachment hearing.
The House of Representatives' committee on justice will proceed with the hearing regardless of Duterte's attendance.

Key claims2 agreed

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The House of Representatives' committee on justice will conduct a hearing on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

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Vice President Sara Duterte and her lawyers will not attend the impeachment hearing.

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports facts without overt political commentary

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualStraightforward reporting of events

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely neutral and factual, reporting on the Vice President's non-attendance and the committee's decision to proceed without significant political framing.

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inquirerMostly Factual2h ago

Impeachment hearing to go on with or without Sara Duterte, says solon

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives’ committee on justice will conduct its hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte whether or not she shows up, Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro said late Tuesday night. In a statement, Luistro, the committee chairperson, said they received information that Duterte will not show up to the

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philstarMostly Factual10h ago

Sara, lawyers won’t attend impeach hearing today

Vice President Sara Duterte and her lawyers will not attend the hearing today on her impeachment case by the committee on justice of the House of Representatives.

By Jose Rodel Clapano

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Coverage Timeline

First report: philstar · 24 Mar, 16:00|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h

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philstar24 Mar, 16:00First to report

Sara, lawyers won’t attend impeach hearing today

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inquirer24 Mar, 23:43Latest update

Impeachment hearing to go on with or without Sara Duterte, says solon

Story evolution

Pre-hearing confirmation of non-attendanceMarch 24 afternoon

Reports confirm that VP Sara Duterte and her lawyers will not be present at the scheduled impeachment hearing.

Committee's resolve to proceedMarch 24 evening

A solon confirms the House committee will conduct the hearing regardless of Duterte's absence.

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VP Sara Duterte and Lawyers Skip Impeachment Hearing

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Impeachment hearing to go on with or without Sara Duterte, says solon

Sara, lawyers won’t attend impeach hearing today

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Sara, lawyers won’t attend impeach hearing today

Impeachment hearing to go on with or without Sara Duterte, says solon

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