Duterte, Impeachment and Supreme Court

Escudero: VP Duterte trial needs special session
The Senate cannot call a special session on its own to handle Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment complaint, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said Sunday. “That’s new. The Senate cannot hold a special session on its own.
Philippines VP Duterte Asks Court to Void Impeachment Case
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify the impeachment complaint against her, as the embattled politician challenges efforts to oust her.
Sara Duterte asks Supreme Court to block her impeachment trial
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a petition with the Supreme Court (SC) asking the High Court to block her impeachment trial.
Impeachment trial vs VP Sara Duterte can start by March: Senate Minority leader
Senate Minority leader Aquilino Pimentel III believes the Senate can start acting on the impeachment proceeding against Vice President Sara Duterte as early as March.
Makabayan solons slam Sara Duterte’s bid to stop impeachment
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have called out Vice President Sara Duterte again for filing a petition seeking to stop the impeachment trial against her, as it runs
Duterte allies ask SC: Stop VP impeachment trial
A group of lawyers from Mindanao, officials of Davao City and other supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte petitioned the Supreme Court on Tuesday to stop the Senate
VP Sara Duterte files SC petition challenging House impeachment
Vice President Sara Duterte has filed a petition with the Supreme Court challenging the validity and constitutionality of the 4th impeachment complaint against her.
Philippines' VP Duterte Challenges Impeachment Before Supreme Court
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to nullify an impeachment complaint against her, making her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
How will Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial be held?
The Philippines’ lower house has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country’s firebrand former president, setting the stage for a rare, high-profile trial in the Senate. Here are details on the trial,
House leaders slam VP Duterte’s petition to stop impeachment process as 'evasion'
House leaders slammed as an attempt to “evade accountability” Vice President Sara Duterte’s petition before the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the impeachment complaint elevated to the Senate and stop the impeachment trial from proceeding.
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'What clamor?': Senate won't bow to pressure over Sara Duterte impeachment, says Escudero
The Senate will remain steadfast amid external pressures surrounding the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Why Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Trial
The Marcos and Duterte families dominate politics in the Philippines, and elections in the country can be as much a battle of ...
Philippine Vice President Duterte asks Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block Senate trial
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that ...
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Ortega accuses VP Sara of ‘abusing’ the judiciary to avoid impeachment
House Deputy Majority Leader Francisco Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Sunday called on Vice President Sara Duterte and her ...
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Senate’s impeachment duty mandate from the people, says solon
The Senate’s mandate to “forthwith” try impeached Vice President Sara Duterte comes not only from the Constitution but also ...
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Presidential adviser Gadon urges VP Sara Duterte to resign
Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Secretary Larry Gadon on Monday called on Vice President Sara Duterte to step ...