Philippine Senate leadership shift leaves Sara Duterte exposed ahead of impeachment trial

A leadership stand-off in the Philippine Senate ended Wednesday with the removal of an ally of former president Rodrigo Duterte as leader of the chamber, which will soon start the impeachment trial of his daughter, incumbent Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. With 13 of 24 senators backing him, Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, was elected Senate president. His rival, Alan Peter Cayetano, a key supporter of Duterte, admitted defeat. “He’s the leader the Senate ne...

By Associated Press

Sara Duterte ally loses Philippine senate leadership ahead of her trial

Lawmakers have elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as president of the Philippine Senate, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano, who took over the post last month.

FACT CHECK: No, the NBI did not launch an ‘attack’ on VP Sara

There are no reports from government authorities or Duterte's camp regarding a supposed 'attack' or any imminent threat against her, contrary to the claim

By Rappler.com

Senate on track for July 6 start of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial – Bantug

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is on target in its preparations for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 6, according to Senate Secretary Renato Bantug. Bantug, who will serve as clerk of court during the proceedings, said the pre-trial conference is expected to conclude on Monday. On the other hand, the

By postie

‘Give Chiz a chance’

Despite the issues raised against him, Sen. Francis Escudero should be given the chance to serve as presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as he, being a lawyer, has “a sense of what is procedurally correct and what is procedurally incorrect,” according to a UP College of Law associate dean.

By Bella Cariaso