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VP threats ‘serious, true, real,’ says NBI witness
Lawyer Jeremy Lotoc takes the witness stand on Day 4 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial.—PHOTO BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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July 14, 2026July 14, 2026News

VP threats ‘serious, true, real,’ says NBI witness

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The grave threats made by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House speaker Martin Romualdez in an online news conference on Nov. 23, 2024, were “serious, true, and real” as well as “alarming,” according to a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) executive.  Lawyer Jeremy Lotoc, who...

Senate ‘kills’ Duterte impeachment case; law expert says accountability mechanisms weakened
Senators debate on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte during the sixth session of the 20th Congress. —PHOTOS BY BULLIT MARQUEZ
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August 7, 2025February 19, 2026News

Senate ‘kills’ Duterte impeachment case; law expert says accountability mechanisms weakened

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The Senate voted on Wednesday night to archive the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, “killing” it before it could reach trial and weakening accountability mechanisms for public officials, a law expert warned.  Voting 19-4 with one abstention, the Senate agreed on the amended motion of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta to archive the articles of...