Sara impeachment saga: The call to put Madriaga under House custody

Why is Vice President Sara Duterte 'disturbed' by Congressman Chel Diokno's request for the House to place Ramil Madriaga under its custody?

15 Mar, 07:50 — 19 Mar, 16:21

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Why this matters

The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are a significant political event in the Philippines, potentially impacting the country's leadership and political stability. The call to place a key individual under House custody suggests escalating tensions and the pursuit of critical evidence or testimony.

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Impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are pending at the House of Representatives.

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Congressman Chel Diokno requested the House to place Ramil Madriaga under its custody.

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Vice President Sara Duterte is 'disturbed' by Congressman Chel Diokno's request.

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The impeachment proceedings will likely last beyond Congress’ March 18 recess.

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The impeachment proceedings may be expedited if Duterte does not answer the complaints by Monday.

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Focuses on the impeachment proceedings against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

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Focuses on the selection of a new House Speaker in Thailand

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The call to put Ramil Madriaga under House custody and Vice President Sara Duterte's reaction

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The potential for impeachment proceedings to extend beyond the March 18 recess

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The potential for expedited impeachment proceedings if Duterte does not respond to complaints by Monday

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japan-timescentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualneutral reporting on Thai parliamentary procedures

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The overall lean is balanced due to the significant portion of articles covering an entirely different, unrelated story, which dilutes any specific political framing related to the impeachment.

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japan-timesMostly Factual3d ago

Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post

The role is pivotal in Thailand’s parliamentary system, setting legislative agendas and scheduling key votes for the lower house, including to select the prime minister.

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RapplerMostly Factual21h ago

House hearing on VP Sara’s impeachment to start March 25 | The wRap

Today's headlines: Sara impeachment, fare hike, SB19

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Lawyer: Duterte camp can’t claim no ultimate facts in impeachment raps

MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer for the petitioners behind the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte has asked whether her legal team is reading the right complaint, after her lawyer, Michael Poa, claimed that there were no ultimate facts inside the raps. In an online interview on Thursday, lawyer Amando Ligutan said Poa cannot claim

By mareyes

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china-dailyLow4d ago

New speaker named for Thai House of Representatives - China Daily

New speaker named for Thai House of Representatives China Daily

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philstarMostly Factual8h ago

What's next after House panel declares VP Sara impeach complaint as 'sufficient in grounds'

As the vice president gears up for her 2028 presidential bid, this legal reckoning will either definitively derail her political future or give her the ultimate survivor narrative heading into the next 2028 presidential elections.

By Ian Laqui

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Coverage Timeline

First report: china-daily · 15 Mar, 07:50|Full coverage: 5 · 4d 9h|Window: 4d 9h

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china-daily15 Mar, 07:50First to report

New speaker named for Thai House of Representatives - China Daily

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japan-times16 Mar, 06:08

Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post

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Rappler18 Mar, 13:37

House hearing on VP Sara’s impeachment to start March 25 | The wRap

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philstar19 Mar, 02:31

What's next after House panel declares VP Sara impeach complaint as 'sufficient in grounds'

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inquirer19 Mar, 16:21Latest update

Lawyer: Duterte camp can’t claim no ultimate facts in impeachment raps

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Initial Call for CustodyMarch 14

Congressman Chel Diokno requests the House to place Ramil Madriaga under custody, which reportedly 'disturbs' VP Sara Duterte.

Procedural UpdatesMarch 15

Reports emerge on the potential duration of the impeachment hearings and the possibility of expediting them if Duterte fails to respond.

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Sara DutertePhilippine Vice President facing impeachment complaints Ramil MadriagaIndividual requested to be placed under House custody House of RepresentativesBody conducting impeachment proceedings Chel DioknoCongressman who requested Madriaga's custody

Sara impeachment saga: The call to put Madriaga under House custody

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Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post

House hearing on VP Sara’s impeachment to start March 25 | The wRap

Lawyer: Duterte camp can’t claim no ultimate facts in impeachment raps

New speaker named for Thai House of Representatives - China Daily

What's next after House panel declares VP Sara impeach complaint as 'sufficient in grounds'

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New speaker named for Thai House of Representatives - China Daily

Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with house speaker post

House hearing on VP Sara’s impeachment to start March 25 | The wRap

What's next after House panel declares VP Sara impeach complaint as 'sufficient in grounds'

Lawyer: Duterte camp can’t claim no ultimate facts in impeachment raps

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