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

Groups oppose Escudero return as Sara Duterte trial presiding officer

As senators get back on track following a short-lived but tumultuous Senate leadership, a broad coalition of activist groups and concerned individuals warned on Friday that designating Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as the presiding officer of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could “melt” the credibility of the chamber’s new majority. Escudero is

By jvicente

Lacson: Supreme Court should settle Duterte impeachment vote issue

Sen. Ping Lacson warns the impeachment trial could end in a foregone acquittal.

By Renalyn Ramirez