Sara Duterte claims some congressmen use her name for money amid impeachment
Vice President Sara Duterte alleged on Thursday that several lawmakers were using her name to raise money in connection with her impeachment case.
Vice President Sara Duterte alleged on Thursday that several lawmakers were using her name to raise money in connection with her impeachment case.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it will identify other possible victims of alleged blackmail linked to the Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) following the arrest of its founder Franco Mabanta and four others for alleged extortion involving former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Malacañang on Wednesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has no friendship or close ties with social media operator Franco Mabanta, who was arrested over allegations that he attempted to extort P350 million from former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte, with lawmakers indicating support could reach up to 215 signatures, officials and sources said Monday following the approval of the impeachment report by the House justice committee.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines may secure at least 106 votes to impeach Sara Duterte by the second week of May 2026, and could reach up to 215 signatures, according to lawmakers and sources on Monday, after the chamber’s justice panel approved the committee report containing the articles of impeachment.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) prepositioned more than 300,000 family food packs and other relief supplies in the Bicol region on Sunday, May 3, to support residents in Albay affected by ongoing ashfall from Mayon Volcano.
The Supreme Court has ruled that former President Rodrigo Duterte acted without authority when he dismissed former Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang in 2018, finding that the removal violated constitutional limits on executive power and amounted to “executive overreach.”
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Friday it will continue its crackdown on the spread of false information following the arrest of former broadcaster Jay Sonza over a cyberlibel case.
Chel Diokno and Leila de Lima expressed confidence that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will gain sufficient support when it reaches the plenary session of the House of Representatives.
On April 30, 2026, Leila de Lima said allegations of grave threats and inciting to sedition against Vice President Sara Duterte are among the most significant issues in her impeachment case, during a hearing by the House Committee on Justice to determine probable cause.