House Panel Probes Sara Duterte Impeachment, Secret Funds Allegations

A House hearing on the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte focused on a witness's claim that P125 million in secret funds was spent in one day under her orders. Duterte defended her record but did not attend the hearing, which also saw subpoenas issued for former Senator Antonio Trillanes.

10 Apr, 04:00 — 15 Apr, 16:54

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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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SCMPMostly Factual5d ago

Sara Duterte leads early 2028 Philippine presidential poll as rivals struggle to unite

Her father is in custody at The Hague, her alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has collapsed into bitter rivalry and she is fighting to halt impeachment proceedings before the Supreme Court. Despite all of that, Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio is still, by a distance, the early favourite to be the country’s next president. A new survey by Manila-based pollster WR Numero found 36 per cent of Filipinos would vote for Duterte-Carpio if the 2028 election were held today – a...

By Sam Beltran

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RapplerMostly Factual5h ago

Of all accusations, Sara Duterte pushes back on claim she lacks smarts

At the latest House impeachment hearing, Ramil Madriaga claims he was told Vice President Sara Duterte 'was not particularly good in school' and 'was often struggling with her academics'

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

WATCH: Madriaga shows photos to prove VP Duterte knows him

MANILA, Philippines — Ramil Madriaga presents photos at the April 14, 2026, hearing on the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte to prove that she knows him, contrary to her claim. /atm

By Alexander Magno

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philstarMostly Factual12h ago

House panel subpoenas Trillanes in VP Sara impeachment probe

The House Committee on Justice on Tuesday, April 14, issued a subpoena directing former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV to appear and submit documents in connection with the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

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First report: SCMP · 10 Apr, 04:00|Full coverage: 4 · 5d 13h|Window: 5d 13h

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SCMP10 Apr, 04:00First to report

Sara Duterte leads early 2028 Philippine presidential poll as rivals struggle to unite

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philstar14 Apr, 23:00

House panel subpoenas Trillanes in VP Sara impeachment probe

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Rappler15 Apr, 06:00

Of all accusations, Sara Duterte pushes back on claim she lacks smarts

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inquirer15 Apr, 16:54Latest update

WATCH: Madriaga shows photos to prove VP Duterte knows him

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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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House Panel Probes Sara Duterte Impeachment, Secret Funds Allegations

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Sara Duterte leads early 2028 Philippine presidential poll as rivals struggle to unite

Of all accusations, Sara Duterte pushes back on claim she lacks smarts

WATCH: Madriaga shows photos to prove VP Duterte knows him

House panel subpoenas Trillanes in VP Sara impeachment probe

Coverage Timeline

Sara Duterte leads early 2028 Philippine presidential poll as rivals struggle to unite

House panel subpoenas Trillanes in VP Sara impeachment probe

Of all accusations, Sara Duterte pushes back on claim she lacks smarts

WATCH: Madriaga shows photos to prove VP Duterte knows him

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