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Sara Duterte, SC and impeachment

Religious groups urge SC to reverse ruling on Sara Duterte impeachment
Religious groups have asked the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision declaring the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
Complainants in Duterte impeachment case seek SC review of ruling
The complainants in the third impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte have urged the Supreme Court (SC) to consider “the best interest of judicial and public order” as they seek the reversal of the July 25 ruling that declared the fourth impeachment case unconstitutional.
Priests, lawyers ask SC to reconsider ruling on VP Sara impeachment
The Constitution is supposed to protect the State from the highest of public officials like the vice president. It should not be the other way around,” the petitioners’ counsel said.
Philippine Senate Shelves Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate set aside the trial of Sara Duterte, a rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. She and her party won more seats than expected in midterm elections in May.
Philippines top court throws out impeachment complaint against VP Duterte
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte scored a big legal win on Friday when the Supreme Court struck down an impeachment complaint against her, ruling that it was unconstitutional.
Philippines top court blocks impeachment bid against Sara Duterte
The Philippine Supreme Court has blocked an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte, marking a victory for the country's vice-president. The lower house of the Philippine parliament had voted to impeach Duterte in February after she was accused of misusing public funds and threatening to kill President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
VP Sara: Respect Senate decision to archive impeachment
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 7, urged respect and adherence to the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment complaint filed against her and emphasized the importance of recognizing the constitutional role of the legislative body.
Sara Duterte’s impeachment case ‘archived’ by Philippine Senate, returns to Supreme Court
Carpio’s impeachment once again rests with the Philippine Supreme Court after the Senate voted to “archive” – but not dismiss – the charges against her, effectively putting the prospect of a trial on hold.
EXPLAINER: What does 'archiving' the impeachment complaint vs Sara Duterte mean?
The Senate voted to "archive" the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, but what does this mean exactly? On Aug. 6, Sen. Rodante Marcoleta initially made a motion to dismiss the articles of impeachment,
Sara Duterte’s defense team keeps guard up despite archived impeachment case
Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team is not yet considering as an absolute victory the Senate’s decision to archive the impeachment case against the second in command, one of her lawyers said on Thursday.
Speaker to Senate: Impeach bid seeks answers Sara Duterte never gave | INQToday
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte was not motivated by politics.
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Solons on VP Sara saying she wants to prove proper fund use: Just do it
If Vice President Sara Duterte really wants to show evidence that her office did not misuse public funds, nothing is stopping ...
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Ambiguities in Duterte impeachment stress need for Cha-cha – solon
While the 1987 Constitution has been the “bulwark” of Philippine democracy, recent events—such as Vice President Sara Duterte ...
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Impeachment complainants ask SC to reverse ruling
THE complainants in the third impeachment complaint filed before the House of Representatives on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reverse and set aside its July 25 decision which declared as ...
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VP Sara to explain use of confidential funds at proper forum
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday said that she will explain the use of her confidential funds “in the proper forum.” ...
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House prosecutors bent on pursuing VP’s impeachment trial
Despite challenges “every step of the way,” the House of Representatives is committed to pursuing the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the spokesman for the prosecution panel said ...
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Sara Duterte still preparing for future ‘bloodbath’
She may not have gotten the bloodbath she wanted in an impeachment trial, but Vice President Sara Duterte is now bracing for ...