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MANILA, Philippines – The 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.

Here are the key developments expected in today’s hearing:

Subpoenaed documents and witnesses are expected to be presented as part of the proceedings.
Officials from agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Commission on Audit (COA), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Office of the Ombudsman are set to attend.
Duterte’s former aide, Ramil Madriaga, is also expected to testify regarding his affidavit.
The hearing is seen as a crucial stage where allegations—including issues on confidential funds and other claims—will begin to be scrutinized.

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Sara Duterte won’t attend impeachment hearing, says lawyer

April 14 , 2026 – 10:25 AM

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

Sara Duterte’s SALN submission to House panel deferred — Clavano

April 14 , 2026 – 10:19 AM

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.

April 14 , 2026 10:37 AM

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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April 14 , 2026 10:29 AM

‘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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April 14 , 2026 10:18 AM

‘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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April 14 , 2026 10:08 AM

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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April 14 , 2026 10:18 AM

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April 14 , 2026 09:40 AM

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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