Philippines’ VP Duterte Remains Defiant as Trial Turns to Alleged Threats Against Marcos

Philippines' VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

Defiant Stance: Sara Duterte Faces Senate Impeachment

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, in her impeachment trial, declared herself 'bloodied but unbowed.' Allegations suggest she threatened President Marcos Jr. and others, with video evidence presented in court. Duterte denies the charges, claiming they are politically motivated. Her impeachment could influence the 2028 presidential race.

Philippine V-P Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

Duterte denies wrongdoing and has described the impeachment as politically motivated. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sara Duterte's hitman remarks constitute crime, impeachable offense — House prosecutors

Vice President Sara Duterte's 2024 statements claiming that she had contracted a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin Romualdez constitute both a crime and an impeachable offense, the House prosecution panel argued on Tuesday.

House prosecutors reserve right to call VP Sara over threats charge

By Wilnard Bacelonia MANILA – The House prosecution panel on Tuesday reserved its right to seek a subpoena compelling Vice President Sara Duterte’s presence in her impeachment trial, saying she could […] The post House prosecutors reserve right to call VP Sara over threats charge appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.

Impeachment trial of VP Sara Duterte | July 7, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters day 2 on Tuesday, as the prosecution expected to start presenting its cases under Article IV, which centers on allegations of grave threats. Monday’s proceedings focused largely on organizational and procedural issues, including the election of Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer, formal entry of appearance of the prosecution and defense teams,…