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Ombudsman Remulla to Garafil: Release SALN or face suspension

Lance Mejico — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:19:18 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Ombudsman Boying Remulla said his office will subpoena the statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) of House of Representatives members, issuing an ultimatum for House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil to comply or face suspension. In a press briefing on Monday, April 6, Remulla said his office will formally request

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House summons Ombudsman Remulla to submit Duterte SALN

Lance Mejico — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:46:20 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The House justice committee has ordered Ombudsman Boying Remulla to appear at its next hearing on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte to submit records of her statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). Panel chairperson Jinky Luistro issued a subpoena to Remulla dated March 31, asking him

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Impeachment hearings vs. Duterte seen to end by May – solon

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0000

The House justice committee may end its hearings on the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte by May, a vice chairperson of the panel said.

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Duterte allies want SC to stop House impeach raps

Lance Mejico — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:51:51 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – A group of lawyers allied with Vice President Sara Duterte turned to the Supreme Court on Friday, March 27, to stop the impeachment proceedings of the House of Representatives. Led by Israelito Torreon, the group filed a petition for review and prohibition seeking a temporary restraining order and writ of preliminary

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Duterte camp rejects claim that Teves behind ‘threats’ vs Madriaga

Lance Mejico — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:13:14 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, March 27, dismissed claims of self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga that designated terrorist and former lawmaker Arnie Teves was behind the supposed threats to his life. In a statement, Paolo Panelo, Duterte’s legal counsel, called Madriaga’s claim “comical” and an “obvious falsehood.” Teves’

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House to summon Madriaga, seeks Duterte SALN in impeachment hearing

Lance Mejico — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:14:49 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The House of Representatives will summon the self-confessed bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte and will issue a subpoena on a number of documents including her statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN), in relation to the two complaints seeking to oust her from office. During the first formal hearing

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Duterte no show in House hearing on ouster suits, flags ‘mini trial’ reference

Lance Mejico, NewsWatch Plus — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:27:31 +0000

Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the first hearing on the fresh impeachment suits against her, as the House justice committee began what it called a “mini trial” on Wednesday, March 25.

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House to begin ‘mini trial’ of Duterte impeachment on March 25

Lance Mejico — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:56:21 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The formal hearing of the House of Representatives on the impeachment suits against Vice President Sara Duterte, dubbed by the justice panel chairperson as a “mini trial,” will begin on March 25, after the committee declared the complaints sufficient in grounds. On Wednesday, March 18, panel members declared that there was

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House authorizes justice panel to hold impeachment hearings during break

Lance Mejico — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:21:53 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The House of Representatives has authorized the justice committee to conduct impeachment proceedings during the congressional break from March 21 to May 3, in light of the complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. The chamber approved House Resolution 892 introduced by House Speaker Bojie Dy, Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, and Minority

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Complainants waive response to Duterte impeachment reply, call it a non-answer

Lance Mejico — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:40:24 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Complainants of one of the impeachment suits against Vice President Sara Duterte said they will not respond to the formal reply she submitted to the House justice committee, calling it a non-answer. Amando Ligutan, counsel of the petitioners composed of clergy and lawyers, said his clients submitted their manifestation of waiver

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