LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing | April 14

The House justice panel summoned former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV and the Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to testify

SESSION SUSPENDEDThe House Committee on Justice suspended suspended today’s impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte, with the next hearing set to resume on April 22, at 10 a.m. | 📷: Screengrab from House of RepresentativesWatch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/jWt0QEzeWx

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The House Committee on Justice has issued subpoenas on the following for the April 22 hearing on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte:– Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, along with documents related to his claim of Duterte’s alleged unexplained wealth.– AMLC… pic.twitter.com/uQsxy1I5qB

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The House justice committee will issue a subpoena directing the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to submit reports on suspicious and covert transactions involving Vice Presient Sara Duterte, her husband, Manases Carpio, and their family members from 2006 to 2025. | 📷:… pic.twitter.com/lCKm72PiV7

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TRILLANES TO BE SUBPOENAED TO NEXT IMPEACHMENT HEARINGThe House Committee on Justice will summon former senator Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV to testify on the alleged undisclosed wealth and assets in the SALN of Vice President Sara Duterte at the chamber’s next hearing on April… pic.twitter.com/aE6kFSZxly

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LOOK: COA’s Atty. Gloria Camora said the commission denied VP Sara Duterte’s appeal on the notice of disallowance and ordered the restitution of P73 million in public funds found to have been improperly used. This is part of the OVP’s P125 million confidential funds for Q4 2022.… pic.twitter.com/NrWkQwsgf5

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LOOK: PSA’s Engr. Marizza Grande said there are no birth, marriage, or death records for “Mary Grace Piattos,” “Milky Secuya,” and “Kokoy Villamin,” whose names appeared in receipts for VP Sara Duterte’s confidential funds. “Irene Tan” has multiple entries as it is a common name.… pic.twitter.com/CffqlmJxBL

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LOOK: NBI’s Carolyn Pitoy said there is a possibility that only seven people wrote the 36 acknowledgment receipts for recipients of Vice President Sara Duterte's confidential funds, despite the documents bearing different names.“There are seven groups of handwritten receipts… pic.twitter.com/icPDjtExBU

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LOOK: Members of Filipinos Do Not Yield (FDNY), Alyansa Bantay Kapayapaan at Demokrasya (ABKD), Liga Independencia ng Pilipinas, and the People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (PADER) stage a protest outside the House of Representatives in Quezon City on Tuesday, April 14,… pic.twitter.com/9vx8lBAN95

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‘WE ARE EQUAL IN THIS IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDING’Batangas Rep. Gervilla Luistro addresses Sagip Rep. Paolo Marcoleta's explanation for exceeding the five-minute limit for manifestation during Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings, noting that being the lone opposing… pic.twitter.com/lZzdbNtc6r

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WATCH: Self-confessed alleged bagman Ramil Madriaga proceeds to return to BJMP after testifying on Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings. | @JEMendozaINQWatch the live stream here: https://t.co/cpJAVxIoe8Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/35pUEzn6ks pic.twitter.com/CaVeQS2BqK

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Ramil Madriaga submitted a document stating that he is waiving his rights under bank secrecy laws so that investigators can review 

Ramil Madriaga gets teary-eyed at one point as he reads his affidavit during the hearing on the impeachment complaints vs VP Duterte.

Ramil Madriaga is a former aide linked to VP Sara Duterte who has emerged as a key figure in the impeachment proceedings against her.

JUST IN: Ramil Madriaga signs a bank waiver allowing the House Committee on Justice to look into the accounts listed in his supplemental affidavit.He claimed that he was used as bank "dummy" for former president Rodrigo Duterte. | @AprBenjaminINQ Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/lnStDe0aa7

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LOOK: Rep. Renee Co computed that a total of P1,689,250,000 allegedly passed through Ramil Madriaga, based on the amounts listed in his supplemental affidavit, upon the instruction of former President Rodrigo Duterte.Separately, P205,000,000 allegedly passed through Madriaga… pic.twitter.com/8HtRkfMwPt

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Ramil Madriaga disputed reports that confidential funds lodged within the OVP under Vice President Sara Duterte in 2022 were spent in 11 days

Ramil Madrigaga shed tears during a House hearing while reading a part of his affidavit pushing for Vice President Sara Duterte’s presidential bid in 2022.

‘SHE DID NOT LIFT A FINGER TO STOP HARRY ROQUE’Ramil Madriaga, the man claiming to be a former aide of Vice President Sara Duterte, said he felt “betrayed” after she did not assist him with addressing the legal issues tied to a kidnapping case filed against him by former Palace… pic.twitter.com/zuZPvUUJKX

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Ramil Madriaga, alleged bagman of VP Sara Duterte, takes his oath at the April 14 hearing on the impeachment rap filed against Duterte.

Rep. Leila de Lima shares a handwritten letter sent to her by Ramil Madriaga, the alleged bagman of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Ramil Madriaga said he felt “betrayed” after Vice President Sara Duterte did not assist him with a kidnapping case filed against him.

Ramil Madriaga said he is willing to sign a bank waiver. The alleged bagman of VP Sara Duterte claimed in his supplemental affidavit that he was used as dummy for fund transfers, with large sums routed through bank accounts opened in his name by ex-president Duterte's… pic.twitter.com/W3jPQFoI3v

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As the House Committee on Justice weighs impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, one name stands out: Ramil Madriaga.He claims to have handled millions in “duffel bag” cash deliveries, but is currently detained for kidnapping-for-ransom.Despite his… pic.twitter.com/lPI15nWyaF

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₱140M DELIVERED IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS LOOK: Ramil Madriaga says the alleged use of 125 million pesos of OVP confidential funds in just 11 days is incorrect, clarifying that he, along with his cousin, Richard Madriaga, had disposed of the funds in less than 24 hours.Madriaga… pic.twitter.com/lxCencVRyE

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‘KILALANG-KILALA PO NIYA KO AT KILALANG-KILALA KO RIN PO SIYA’Self-confessed bagman Ramil Madriaga disputes claims of Vice President Sara Duterte that they have no personal or professional relationship.Duterte earlier maintained that Madriaga was never her aide, friend, or… pic.twitter.com/409wfFj8Xq

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Ramil Madriaga alleged that “close associates” of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte opened bank accounts under his name.

Madriaga’s testimony has been long awaited by several sectors as many consider his allegations as missing portion regarding allegations…

LOOK: Ramil Madriaga shares the screenshot of a video conference with Vice President Sara Duterte, disputing the latter’s claim that they have any personal or professional relationship. The screenshot is included in his affidavit.Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/2cA3DR2HJv

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Ramil Madriaga read his supplemental affidavit on Tuesday as the House Committee on Justice resumed hearings on the impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte specifically instructed me to monitor, operate, and sabotage former Senator Sonny Trillanes,” Madriaga said.

Rep. Leila de Lima comments on the impeachment complaint filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, which she endorsed.

The House justice panel handling Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment proceedings has received the documents it asked for from government agencies.

LOOK: Ramil Madriaga, alleged bagman of VP Sara Duterte, reads his supplemental affidavit on Tuesday, April 14.He has been tagged by the House justice panel as “key witness,” as portions of his Nov 29, 2025 affidavit were cited in the third and fourth impeachment complaints. |… pic.twitter.com/x1J3HVq7AB

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LOOK: Ramil Madriaga breaks into tears while reading his supplemental affidavit.Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro: “Are you crying?”Madriaga: “Malungkot lang po.”Watch the live stream here: https://t.co/cpJAVxHQoAFollow our live updates here: https://t.co/35pUEzmyuU pic.twitter.com/Pr1SqlmWr5

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Rep. Gerville Luistro clarifies issues surrounding the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

LOOK: Ramil Madriaga says there was an agreement that by 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will voluntarily step down to give way for the presidency of Vice President Sara Duterte.In the event that Marcos refuses, extraordinary measures of overthrowing him will be… pic.twitter.com/nihl2EXLJl

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2ND HEARING BEGINSThe 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.Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/XKK64HhXEN

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LOOK: Ramil Madriaga reads his supplemental affidavit at the House impeachment hearing against Vice President Sara Duterte dated April 11, 2026.Watch the live stream here: https://t.co/cpJAVxIoe8Follow our live updates here: https://t.co/35pUEzn6ks pic.twitter.com/duJY0UjoBU

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Madriaga was allowed by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology to sit without handcuffs.  The witness then took his oath before the panel.

Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. encourages the public to examine alleged issues allegedly involving Vice President Sara Duterte, specifically regarding reported spending and fund management. | via Fritz Dominique Madulid, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZpUM traineeWatch the… pic.twitter.com/yPIgixxIIM

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LOOK: Ramil Madriaga testifies before the House panel on the impeachment complaints of Vice President Sara Duterte. Madriaga’s handcuffs are removed. Spotted on Madriaga’s right is Sagip Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta. | @JEMendozaINQ Watch the live stream here:… pic.twitter.com/thMK4Pci9u

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Rep. Gerville Luistro said the petitions seeking to stop the House from conducting the impeachment hearings on Vice President Sara Duterte failed to address issues

Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr. clears the functions of the Vice President Sara Duterte impeachment hearing, noting that they are not a mini-trial nor a legal destruction but a duty and a constitutional mandate. | via Rajzaiken Anda, https://t.co/EDjVS4ZpUM trainee… pic.twitter.com/dEzXYK9Qx9

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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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It has been exactly a year since the House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte through the so-called fast-track

‘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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When asked if Sara Duterte will attend, Poa said the defense called the committee to inform that the Vice President will skip the hearing.

Vice President Sara Duterte’s SALN will not be tackled at Tuesday’s impeachment hearing, with the ombudsman set to return at the next session to submit them.

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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Madriaga, who said he started serving Sara Duterte as an aide when she was still Davao City mayor, claimed that he delivered large amounts…

The House of Representative holds an impeachment hearing on Tuesday, April 14, regarding the complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte.