Army Col. Raymund Dante Lachica said Tuesday he is ready to testify in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial if the Senate impeachment court or prosecution lawfully calls him to the witness stand amid allegations involving the use of about P500 million in confidential funds.
Vice President Sara Duterte did not request a private meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., her defense spokesperson Michael Poa said Monday, dismissing reports circulating online as “fake news” after the 17th day of Duterte’s impeachment trial.
Former special disbursing officer Gina Acosta told the Senate impeachment court on Monday that she followed a standard procedure of turning over confidential funds to Vice President Sara Duterte’s security officer when Duterte served as Davao City mayor and later vice president.
The House prosecution panel said Sunday it was prepared to revise the schedule, reduce its witness list and coordinate with the defense to speed up Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial while preserving due process.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a framework to develop the Philippines’ critical minerals industry, directing the government to identify new mineral deposits, fast-track the privatization of government-owned mining assets and cancel dormant or noncompliant permits.
The Senate has yet to reach a final decision on proposed changes to the schedule of the impeachment trial, with Senate leaders giving conflicting statements on whether a consensus has been reached.
Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida urged parents to closely monitor their children’s online activities and called on the public to avoid sharing graphic or violent videos that could encourage copycat incidents and spread fear.
Sen. Robin Padilla on Wednesday backed Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s call to repeal the so-called “Robin Padilla Law” and said declaring martial law could help address crime in the country.
Two junior high school students died, including the suspected gunman, after a student opened fire at Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday morning, prompting renewed calls to review security measures in Philippine schools.
Vice President Sara Duterte filed a second perjury complaint against Ramil Madriaga on Monday, accusing her alleged former aide of making false statements about his purported role in handling confidential funds.