Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Asks Supreme Court to Halt Impeachment Proceedings

Vice President Sara Duterte has formally requested the Supreme Court to intervene and stop the impeachment proceedings initiated against her. This move seeks to challenge the legal basis of the impeachment efforts.

10 Apr, 04:00 — 14 Apr, 09:09

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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 Factual4d 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

House holds VP Sara impeachment hearing; Madriaga to testify

Bookmark this page to watch the livestream on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 am

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

‘Bagman’ Madriaga arrives at House to testify vs Sara Duterte

MANILA, Philippines — The alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte arrived at the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning to testify in her impeachment proceedings. Ramil Madriaga went to the House premises straight from the Bureau of Jail and Penology Management facility in Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City. He arrived after the House justice

By mareyes

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philstarMostly Factual12h ago

‘House followed impeach rules’

With the Supreme Court’s non-issuance of a temporary restraining order, Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp should accept that impeachment clarificatory hearings will proceed starting today, according to retired SC justice Adolf Azcuna.

By Delon Porcalla

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Coverage Timeline

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

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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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philstar13 Apr, 16:00

‘House followed impeach rules’

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Rappler13 Apr, 23:00

House holds VP Sara impeachment hearing; Madriaga to testify

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inquirer14 Apr, 09:09Latest update

‘Bagman’ Madriaga arrives at House to testify vs Sara Duterte

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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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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Asks Supreme Court to Halt Impeachment Proceedings

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

House holds VP Sara impeachment hearing; Madriaga to testify

‘Bagman’ Madriaga arrives at House to testify vs Sara Duterte

‘House followed impeach rules’

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

‘House followed impeach rules’

House holds VP Sara impeachment hearing; Madriaga to testify

‘Bagman’ Madriaga arrives at House to testify vs Sara Duterte

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Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified