Preparations Underway for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

Preparations are underway for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with the Philippine National Police deploying 6,000 officers and the Senate yet to name a presiding officer. The prosecution team is seeking prayers and support, while the defense expresses confidence in her acquittal.

2 Jul, 09:40 — 3 Jul, 10:11

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Why this matters

The impeachment trial of a Vice President is a significant political event, reflecting deep divisions within the government. Public access and transparency are crucial for maintaining public trust and understanding the proceedings.

Key entitiesSara Duterte Impeachment Court House prosecution team

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Only a limited number of seats will be available to the general public for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The impeachment court made the announcement regarding public seating

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61 seats will be open to the public for the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte

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The impeachment court announced the public seating arrangement on Thursday

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The House prosecution team is pushing for the public reveal of VP Sara's tax records

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The House prosecution team's insistence on transparency for VP Sara's tax records during the impeachment trial

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inquirercentercenter-leftneutralMostly Factualreports factual details without overt political framing

philstarcentercenter-leftanalyticalMostly Factualhighlights prosecution's call for transparency

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage leans slightly center-left, with one outlet focusing on the prosecution's call for transparency in the impeachment proceedings.

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RapplerMostly Factual18h ago

How to attend Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in person

Those who wish to attend the proceedings in person may register online through the Senate Visitor Management System

By James Patrick Cruz

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

PNP to deploy 6,000 cops for Duterte impeachment trial

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) will deploy around 6,000 police officers to secure the Senate and surrounding areas as the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte begins Monday, July 6. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co said in a press briefing in Camp Crame on Friday that a comprehensive

By postie

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philstarMostly Factual11h ago

Sara defense team confident of her acquittal

With just days left before the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, her lawyers have expressed confidence in getting her acquitted of her alleged offenses including misuse of funds, unexplained wealth and grave threats.

By Evelyn Macairan

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First report: Rappler · 2 Jul, 09:40|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h

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Rappler2 Jul, 09:40First to report

How to attend Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in person

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philstar2 Jul, 16:00

Sara defense team confident of her acquittal

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inquirer3 Jul, 10:11Latest update

PNP to deploy 6,000 cops for Duterte impeachment trial

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The narrative shifted from purely logistical details about public access to the prosecution's strategic demands for transparency in evidence presentation.

Initial Seating Announcement2026-07-02T16:52:36.000Z

The impeachment court announced the limited number of public seats available for the trial.

Prosecution's Transparency Push2026-07-02T06:07:00.000Z

The House prosecution team emphasized the need for transparency, specifically regarding tax records.

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Preparations Underway for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

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How to attend Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in person

PNP to deploy 6,000 cops for Duterte impeachment trial

Sara defense team confident of her acquittal

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How to attend Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in person

Sara defense team confident of her acquittal

PNP to deploy 6,000 cops for Duterte impeachment trial

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PNP to Deploy 6,000 Cops for Duterte Impeachment Trial

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