Opinion: When political harassment went wild

Jason A. Baguia 09/06/2026

The Duterte family and their supporters should be very familiar with political harassment. …

On eve of impeachment, Sara prays for father’s return from Hague

Zacarian Sarao 07/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Sunday said she prayed for the return of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently held at The Hague ahead of his trial for crimes against humanity.…

Ex-sheriff punched by Sara Duterte can be forced to testify in trial

John Eric Mendoza 06/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A House prosecutorial team member on Monday said the Senate as impeachment court can compel the court sheriff who was punched by Vice President Sara Duterte to testify in the trial. Atty. Mae Divinagracia…

VP Sara’s kill threat vs PBBM not protected by free speech — prosecution

Jose Cielito Reganit 06/27/2026

MANILA – The House prosecution panel on Saturday slammed Vice President Sara Duterte’s argument that her alleged death threats against President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. are covered by free speech, countering that no constitutional right is absolute…

VP Duterte trial: 4 of 5 Filipinos doubt senators will stick to evidence

Zacarian Sarao 06/18/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A new survey by Octa Research shows that the vast majority of Filipinos — about 80 percent, or 4 out of 5 — either doubt that senators will judge Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment…

‘Corruption steals hope, freedom’ — VP Sara on Independence Day

Isabelle Pechay 06/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — In her Independence Day message on Friday, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed that corruption and poor governance sabotage the country’s sovereignty and the freedom won by Filipino heroes.  Duterte said in Filipino in Davao City, “Corruption…

De Lima slams VP’s SC petition: ‘It doesn’t mean Sara’s Court’

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 04/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Rep. Leila de Lima said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition seeking to halt the impeachment proceedings against her appears to be a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” scenario. De…

Marcos rating goes up, VP Duterte better in recent Pulse Asia polls

Luisa Cabato 03/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The latest Pulse Asia Research’s 1st Quarter Ulat ng Bayan Survey, which was released on Monday, showed that almost half of Filpinos expressed distrust and disapproval in the performance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while…

‘Baseless’: Palace blasts VP Sara’s remarks on Middle East repatriation

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 03/09/2026

NEW YORK CITY — The Palace on Sunday (NY time) dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent criticisms of the government’s repatriation amid the Middle East crisis as baseless. Sara Duterte slammed the administration’s efforts, saying it was…

No delays, but no shortcuts in VP Sara impeachment — Luistro

Zaldy De Layola 03/05/2026

MANILA — Justice Chair Rep. Gerville “Jinky Bitrics” Luistro said on Thursday that the House Committee plans to proceed with the hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte even during the upcoming congressional recess.…

Second impeachment rap vs Duterte dropped

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 03/02/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The complainants of Vice President Sara Duterte’s second impeachment rap has formally pulled out their petition under oath. During the House of Representatives committee on justice’s hearing on Monday, committee chairperson and Batangas Rep. Gerville…

Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential run won’t impact impeachment — Luistro

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 02/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s announcement that she will run for president in 2028 won’t make the impeachment proceedings harder, said Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro, who chairs the House of Representatives committee on justice, which…

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