Philippine Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Sara Duterte Impeachment
The Philippine Supreme Court has dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte's plea to nullify the impeachment proceedings initiated by the House of Representatives. This decision allows the impeachment trial to proceed in the Senate.
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Highlights: Day 13 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Aug. 5, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s petitions challenging the House impeachment proceedings, removing the remaining legal challenge to the House stage of the case as senator-judges intensified their examination of the alleged misuse of confidential funds during the 13th day of the Senate impeachment trial. The high court
By Dona Policar
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In its en banc session on August 5, the Supreme Court ruled that the petitions—filed separately by lawyer Israelito Torreon and Duterte—no longer required judicial resolution.
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