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Sara Duterte: ‘No question’ on readiness to assume presidency amid Marcos resignation talks

MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte said she is fully prepared to assume the presidency should President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. step down amid the...

VP Sara Duterte impeachment trial ‘not optional,’ must proceed under 20th congress — house prosecutor

MANILA — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte must proceed under the 20th Congress and is not subject to the Senate’s discretion,...

Lacson Warns Senate Against Dismissing VP Sara Impeachment Complaint

Incoming Senator Panfilo Lacson warned his fellow senators against any move to dismiss the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. Lacson emphasized that...

VP Sara Duterte seeks dismissal of fourth impeachment complaint, citing one-year ban rule

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte has formally moved to dismiss the fourth impeachment complaint lodged against her, invoking the 1987 Constitution’s provision...

Lawyer Questions Senator Dela Rosa’s Motion to Dismiss VP Duterte’s Impeachment Case

A lawyer dismissed as questionable the motion filed by Senator Judge Bato Dela Rosa to dismiss Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case. The Senate convened...

Sen. Pimentel warns early dismissal of VP Duterte impeachment ‘unconstitutional’

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has cautioned that any attempt to terminate the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara...

Justice Azcuna Clarifies ‘Forthwith’ in Constitution’s Impeachment Provision

Retired Supreme Court Justice Adolf Azcuna has spoken out via social media regarding the term “forthwith” in the Constitution’s impeachment provision, stressing its urgency. Azcuna,...

De Lima Says Constitution, Not Supreme Court, Should Compel Congress to Pass Anti-Dynasty Law

Former Senator Leila De Lima believes that it is the Constitution—not the Supreme Court—that should compel lawmakers to pass legislation banning political dynasties. De Lima...

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