Philippine House Panel Concludes Impeachment Hearing for VP Sara Duterte

The Philippine House of Representatives' panel conducted its final impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte, discussing the potential for probable cause despite her absence. Concurrently, the Office of the Solicitor General asked the Supreme Court to dismiss challenges against the impeachment case.

28 Apr, 08:44 — 29 Apr, 11:00

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Why this matters

This story matters because false information regarding high-profile political processes like impeachment can mislead the public and undermine trust in institutions. Clarifying the Supreme Court's role and the status of the impeachment proceedings is crucial for informed public discourse.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Supreme Court (SC)Congress Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)

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What sources agree on

The Supreme Court has not dismissed an impeachment case against Sara Duterte
The 1987 Constitution vests impeachment powers solely in Congress

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The Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte's impeachment case after House hearings.

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The 1987 Constitution vests impeachment powers solely in Congress.

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The Supreme Court is limited to reviewing only cases of grave abuse of discretion regarding impeachment.

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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions challenging the legality of the ongoing impeachment case.

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The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions challenging the legality of the impeachment case

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RapplerMostly Factual19h ago

FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte impeachment after House hearings

The 1987 Constitution vests impeachment powers solely in Congress, with the Supreme Court limited to reviewing only cases of grave abuse of discretion

By Rappler.com

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Duterte absent anew at House impeachment hearing April 29 (Wed)

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte did not appear before a House committee holding impeachment proceedings against her on Wednesday (April 29), standing firm on her decision to boycott the hearings on the complaints that may undermine her political future. Duterte was again absent and not on her assigned seat when the House justice

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual2h ago

Probable cause already within reach in VP Sara impeachment, says legal expert

Enough evidence already exists for the House justice panel to find probable cause against Vice President Sara Duterte on any of the three articles of impeachment against her, a former Philippine Bar Association president said Wednesday morning, April 29.

By Cristina Chi

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Rappler · 28 Apr, 08:44|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 2h|Window: 1d 2h

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Rappler28 Apr, 08:44First to report

FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte impeachment after House hearings

18h later

philstar29 Apr, 02:29

Probable cause already within reach in VP Sara impeachment, says legal expert

9h later

inquirer29 Apr, 11:00Latest update

Duterte absent anew at House impeachment hearing April 29 (Wed)

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused on debunking a false claim, which then broadened to include the legal actions being taken by the Solicitor General regarding the impeachment process.

False Claim EmergesPrior to Apr 28 morning

A false claim began circulating that the Supreme Court had dismissed Sara Duterte's impeachment.

Fact Check PublishedApr 28 morning

Rappler published a fact-check debunking the false claim and clarifying the constitutional roles.

OSG Request ReportedApr 28 evening

Inquirer reported on the Solicitor General's request to the Supreme Court to dismiss challenges to the impeachment case.

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Philippine House Panel Concludes Impeachment Hearing for VP Sara Duterte

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FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte impeachment after House hearings

Duterte absent anew at House impeachment hearing April 29 (Wed)

Probable cause already within reach in VP Sara impeachment, says legal expert

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FACT CHECK: Supreme Court did not dismiss Sara Duterte impeachment after House hearings

Probable cause already within reach in VP Sara impeachment, says legal expert

Duterte absent anew at House impeachment hearing April 29 (Wed)

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