Philippine VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Hearings Advance

Impeachment proceedings against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte are advancing, with the House justice panel subpoenaing her SALNs and other financial documents. The Senate is preparing to convene for a potential trial, focusing on allegations of unexplained wealth and disallowed secret funds.

21 Apr, 16:00 — 22 Apr, 05:35

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The impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, a prominent political figure and daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, are significant as they could reshape the political landscape of the Philippines. Allegations of unexplained wealth raise questions about transparency and accountability in high office, potentially impacting public trust and future elections.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Philippine House Panel Senate President Vicente Sotto III Salvador Panelo

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The Philippine House panel is conducting impeachment hearings against Vice President Sara Duterte
The next hearing will address allegations of unexplained wealth and non-disclosure of personal wealth
Senate President Vicente Sotto III has stated the Senate will remain impartial in an impeachment trial

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The next impeachment hearing for Sara Duterte will focus on alleged unexplained wealth and failure to fully disclose personal wealth.

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Senate President Vicente Sotto III has denounced Salvador Panelo's claim that four senators would vote to convict Vice President Sara Duterte.

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The Senate will remain impartial in a potential impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

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The specific lawyer, Salvador Panelo, who claimed four senators would vote to convict Sara Duterte

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualFocuses on allegations against a prominent political figure

philstarcentercenterneutralMostly FactualReports on official statements regarding impartiality

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The coverage presents factual updates on the impeachment proceedings and related political statements without overt partisan framing, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

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RapplerMostly Factual20m ago

Day 3 of Sara Duterte impeachment hearing focuses on alleged unexplained wealth

Bookmark this page to watch the hearing on Wednesday, April 22, at 10 am

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

VP impeach hearing takes up SALN, SEC, BIR papers—and Trillanes

MANILA, Philippines — The committee on justice of the House of Representatives has obtained copies of Vice President Sara Duterte’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN), as well as documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), in time for today’s hearing on the impeachment complaints

By cbuban

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philstarMostly Factual7h ago

Sara impeachment: Senate may convene on May 4

The Senate is prepared to convene as an impeachment court as early as May 4 if the House of Representatives formally transmits the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte by then, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said yesterday.

By Neil Jayson Servallos

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First report: philstar · 21 Apr, 16:00|Full coverage: 3 · 14h|Window: 14h

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philstar21 Apr, 16:00First to report

Sara impeachment: Senate may convene on May 4

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Rappler21 Apr, 23:00

Day 3 of Sara Duterte impeachment hearing focuses on alleged unexplained wealth

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inquirer22 Apr, 05:35Latest update

VP impeach hearing takes up SALN, SEC, BIR papers—and Trillanes

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Upcoming Hearing FocusApril 20 evening

The House panel is preparing for a hearing to address allegations of unexplained wealth against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Senate Impartiality AffirmationApril 20 afternoon

Senate President Sotto III publicly refuted claims of bias in a potential Senate trial, emphasizing impartiality.

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Hearings Advance

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Day 3 of Sara Duterte impeachment hearing focuses on alleged unexplained wealth

VP impeach hearing takes up SALN, SEC, BIR papers—and Trillanes

Sara impeachment: Senate may convene on May 4

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Sara impeachment: Senate may convene on May 4

Day 3 of Sara Duterte impeachment hearing focuses on alleged unexplained wealth

VP impeach hearing takes up SALN, SEC, BIR papers—and Trillanes

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