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'Scam ito': Kapunan says on alleged OVP fund misuse at impeachment trial

By Ian Laqui | 5 days ago

Prosecution counsel Lorna Kapunan characterized the alleged mishandling of public funds as an outright scam before the impeachment...

Headlines

COA auditors summoned to Sara Duterte trial

By Ian Laqui | 11 days ago

House prosecutors are now presenting evidence on Article I.

Headlines

Sara Duterte trial recap, July 29: 'Unusual' transactions, defense waives cross

By Cristina Chi | 11 days ago

Both witnesses said the withdrawals were some of the largest cash transactions they had encountered in their three decades...

Headlines

LandBank ex-manager: OVP's P500-million cash withdrawal was 'unusual'

By Ian Laqui | 11 days ago

The withdrawal of P500 million in cash by the Office of the Vice President was described as “unusual” by retired...

Headlines

Raising stakes: PDP Laban threatens blacklist over Sara Duterte impeach vote

May 10, 2026 - 12:45pm

PDP Laban warns lawmakers backing Sara Duterte’s impeachment of political retaliation and blacklisting.

Headlines

COA flags new P375M in Sara Duterte funds, orders return of P448M

By Cristina Chi | April 20, 2026 - 3:57pm

State auditors flagged additional confidential fund spending by Vice President Sara Duterte.

Headlines

Ombudsman orders prosecutor to explain allegations raised by VP Sara ex-bagman

By Ian Laqui | April 17, 2026 - 7:00am

The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered one of its Assistant Special Prosecutors to answer the claims of alleged Sara Duterte...

Headlines

VP Sara asks Supreme Court to stop impeachment raps

By Ian Laqui | April 8, 2026 - 2:16pm

Vice President Sara Duterte urged the Supreme Court to halt the impeachment proceedings against her.

Headlines

How Sara Duterte answered the impeachment allegations

By Dominique Nicole Flores | March 17, 2026 - 1:54pm

Vice President Sara Duterte simply denied the impeachment allegations against her, saying there is nothing for her to respond...

Headlines

Lawmakers spar over third Sara Duterte impeachment rap

By Dominique Nicole Flores | March 4, 2026 - 7:00am

Heated exchanges erupted at the House justice committee as lawmakers took up the third impeachment complaint against Vice...

Headlines