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Philippine VP impeachment trial continues

Overview

The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte‑Carpio, opened on 6 July 2026, entered its fourth day as the chamber hears evidence on four articles alleging misuse of confidential funds, unexplained wealth, bribery and grave threats. Senator Chiz Escudero was elected presiding officer (12‑8) despite a minority bloc’s claim that Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian should chair.

Prosecutors have relied on a video of Duterte’s November 2024 remarks that they say threaten President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Marcos and former Speaker Martin Romualdez, and allege a contract to hire a hit‑man. NBI Senior Agent John Mark Calilung testified that forensic analysis found no editing, while NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc, testifying on day 4, affirmed the existence of the alleged hit‑man contract and described the threats as “serious, real and actual.”

The defense, now a 16‑lawyer team, continues to challenge the video’s authenticity and argues the statements do not meet the constitutional definition of “other high crimes.” It also disputes procedural matters and the subpoena of Duterte’s bank and tax records.

On 13 July the trial resumed for a second week. A procedural clash arose when a prosecutor spoke in Waray, prompting the court to reiterate that only Filipino and English may be used. Senators debated whether a two‑thirds majority of all 24 senators or only those present is required for conviction.

During cross‑examination, defense counsel objected to Lotoc’s use of the term “contracted” and to his comments on Duterte’s emotional state, noting his lack of forensic‑psychology training. Duterte has denied the accusations, calling the impeachment complaint “unsupported” and accusing prosecutors of fabrication. The trial is scheduled for 92 days, with witnesses slated on multiple articles and oral arguments limited to ten minutes each.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

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  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  3. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  4. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
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  5. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  6. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 8 sources
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  7. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 42 sources
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  8. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  9. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
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  10. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
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  11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  12. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  13. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  14. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  15. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
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  16. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  17. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  18. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  19. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
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  20. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  21. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  22. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  23. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  24. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  25. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  26. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
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  27. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
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  28. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  29. about 1 month ago

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  30. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  33. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
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  34. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  35. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  38. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippine Senate leadership battle intensifies after majority shift

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  44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  49. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
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  50. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
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  51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Philippine Senate deadlock as legal troubles halve majority

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  52. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippine Senate crisis over Senator Bato dela Rosa's protective custody

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  53. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Philippines Senate gunfire incident sparks probe as President calls it fake

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  54. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    AI‑generated disinformation spikes in Philippines as Senator Bato Dela Rosa faces ICC warrant

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  55. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippines NBI defends subpoena of senator Ronald Dela Rosa's wife amid ICC manhunt

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  56. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippines NBI declares Senator Ronald Dela Rosa armed and dangerous in ICC arrest hunt

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  57. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippine Senate shooting sparks political turmoil and intra‑senatorial clashes

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  58. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippine Senate leadership shake‑up draws sharp criticism over integrity

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  59. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Philippine Supreme Court denies Bato dela Rosa's TRO, ICC warrant case remains pending

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  60. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippine VP Sara Duterte confronts impeachment trial amid church calls for accountability and new legal defence team

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  61. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Senator Bato dela Rosa faces ICC arrest risk as allies warned of prosecution

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  62. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Philippines orders arrest of ICC‑wanted Senator Ronald dela Rosa

    Philippines orders police and NBI to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the Supreme Court allows the ICC’s crime‑against‑humanity warrant to be enforced.

  63. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Philippine DILG delays arrest of Senator Bato Dela Rosa pending Supreme Court order

    Philippines' DILG says Senator Bato Dela Rosa's ICC arrest is on hold until the Supreme Court decides on the warrant.

  64. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Philippine Senate shooting suspect tests positive for gunpowder residue

    NBI volunteer Mel Oragon, arrested after Senate gunfire, tests positive for gunpowder but claims he never handled a gun.

  65. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Philippines Senate launches impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte amid political turmoil

    Philippine Senate opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, amid a leadership coup and a Senate‑security gunfire incident.

  66. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources
    Senator Ronald Dela Rosa Evades ICC Arrest After Senate Gunfire Incident in Manila

    ICC‑wanted Senator Ronald Dela Rosa fled the Senate after a gunfire incident, sparking legal and political turmoil in the Philippines.

  67. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippines AFP chief Romeo Brawner warns of info war over South China Sea, says Marines didn't fire in Senate incident

    AFP chief Romeo Brawner warns of info war over South China Sea tensions and says Marines didn’t fire in the Senate shooting.

  68. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 40 sources
    Senator Ronald dela Rosa flees Senate after ICC warrant and gunfire

    Senator Ronald dela Rosa escaped the Philippine Senate after gunfire erupted during an ICC arrest‑warrant standoff.

  69. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Philippine Senate shooting follows ICC arrest warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa

    Armed soldiers entered the Philippine Senate, shots were fired, and the incident follows an ICC warrant for Senator Ronald dela Rosa.

  70. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Philippines Senate building attacked during attempted arrest of ICC-wanted senator Ronald dela Rosa

    Gunfire erupted in the Philippine Senate during an attempted arrest of ICC‑wanted ex‑police chief Ronald dela Rosa; no injuries reported.

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