Despite heavy rains, protesters gathered at Malcolm Square in Baguio City on May 16 as local anti-corruption groups staged an indignation rally over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment case and the alleged arrest warrant involving Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. Rain poured steadily over Baguio City on May 16, but it did not stop residents and advocacy groups from gathering at Malcolm Square to stage an indignation rally centered on recent national political controversies

Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano officially announced that the Senate will formally convene as an Impeachment Court at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026. This move marks the beginning of the constitutional trial of Vice President Sara Duterte following weeks of legislative deliberation in the lower house. The announcement follows the formal transmission of the Articles of Impeachment from the House of Representatives. On late Wednesday, May 13, House Secretary-General Chel

The House of Representatives has officially impeached Vice President Sara Duterte in a historic 257-25-9 vote, securing a massive majority that far exceeds the constitutional requirement to send the articles to the Senate. The lopsided tally, consisting of 257 affirmative votes against only 25 negatives and 9 abstentions, immediately triggers the transmittal of the impeachment case to the upper chamber for a high-stakes trial. This decisive move centers on the alleged misuse

The House Committee on Justice on Monday unanimously approved the committee report and resolution containing the Articles of Impeachment against Sara Duterte, with 55 out of 55 members voting in favor, according to lawmakers. The approval follows the panel’s earlier finding of probable cause to impeach Duterte, which was also backed unanimously during previous hearings. With the committee report now approved, the Articles of Impeachment will be transmitted to the House plenar

The Philippines’ most powerful seats are being left empty at vital moments where there should be leadership. Vice President Sara Duterte has not attended recent impeachment proceedings by the House Committee on Justice. Senator Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa has likewise been absent in the Senate since November, making him the most absent senator. Several other government officials have filed for leave from duty during public scrutiny of their actions. This is not about showing up;