
MANILA, Philippines – The House Committee on Justice begins a crucial phase in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, as it starts examining evidence and hearing testimonies for the first time.
Here are the key developments expected in today’s hearing:
- Subpoenaed documents and witnesses are expected to be presented as part of the proceedings.
- Officials from agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Commission on Audit (COA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Office of the Ombudsman are set to attend.
- Duterte’s former aide, Ramil Madriaga, is also expected to testify regarding his affidavit.
- The hearing is seen as a crucial stage where allegations—including issues on confidential funds and other claims—will begin to be scrutinized.
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‘HINDI PO ITO POLITICAL HARASSMENT’Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila De Lima points out that the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte are not fabricated nor political harassment, adding that the allegations are supported by evidence that needs to be examined.… pic.twitter.com/U0FhujxN2w
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Batangas Representative Gerville Luistro asserts that the search for truth should not be paused by procedural questions or pending Supreme Court petitions regarding the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte in the proceedings. | via Shawn Pangan, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZpUM… pic.twitter.com/M11JuHQ7yO
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Impeachment Watch: Sara Duterte under the spotlight

‘MAGPAKITA, SUMAGOT’Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro says Vice President Sara Duterte should address the allegations against her before the House of Representatives, in accordance with the Constitution, amid her camp’s petition before the Supreme Court.Watch the live stream… pic.twitter.com/RQnsJCddX1
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Sara Duterte won’t attend impeachment hearing, says lawyer

Sara Duterte’s SALN submission to House panel deferred — Clavano

LOOK: Vice President Sara Duterte’s seat remains vacant even after the House committee on justice resumes its impeachment hearings on Tuesday, April 14. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson of Duterte’s legal team, said in an ambush interview that the Vice President would not… pic.twitter.com/pLoIh9SOGm
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‘HAWAK NATIN ANG BEAT’Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro reaffirms the House of Representatives’ power to initiate impeachment complaints, emphasizing that the chamber is neither overstepping the Senate’s role nor experimenting with procedural rules.Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/59gE58iA32
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‘WELL, I WAS UNDER COMPULSORY PROCESS’WATCH: Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal counsel, Atty. Michael Poa, arrived at the People Center moments before the impeachment hearing against the vice president resident began.Poa, a former Department of Education (DepEd)… pic.twitter.com/Iiw2Pmw64J
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LOOK: Ramil Madriaga, alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte, arrived at the House of Representatives on Tuesday morning to testify in her impeachment proceedings. |
: Atty. Raymund Palad
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LOOK: Nameplates of Ramil Madriaga and Atty. Michael Poa are set at the House Committee on Justice’s impeachment hearing, alongside representatives from the Commission on Audit and the National Bureau of Investigation, as proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte continue… pic.twitter.com/g2S4TtpOyL
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‘Bagman’ Madriaga arrives at House to testify vs Sara Duterte

WATCH: House resumes VP Sara Duterte impeachment proceeding | April 14

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: Atty. Raymund Palad